Based on Psalm 71, this Psalm is a reminder for everyone that with God's help we can be useful in our old age and speak to the next generation about God's faithfulness even in the midst of sufferings . For those of us who are not there yet, it is a reminder to cultivate a habit of recognizing God's presence while we are still young, determining to praise God in all circumstances, making personal preparations for growing old and getting acquainted with someone older and getting to know them better.