Great post, Judy! I resonate with your outline, but my struggle is adopting an attitude of exploration after so many years of following a clear work map. But I love your wisdom in your purpose statement: Follow God's Lead. Why would I struggle with my direction when I know who made the landscape?! Thanks!
I've just recently come to that purpose statement, Tom. If I feel moved in a certain direction, I often wonder if it's God's voice or my own that I'm listening to. There has always been some tension around that issue for me. Maybe in late adulthood, I've finally learned, or trusted, that God will get me where he wants me. Thanks, Tom!
A great reminder that the best is yet to come as we use what our younger years have taught us and now we can apply these skills in our "Next Chapter". It is a joy to give back in working for the Kingdom in ways that can bring great joy.
Thank you, Judy, for your post and for faithfully encouraging us to keep moving forward as we trust God to open the paths He has planned for us. There truly is freedom and rest as we trust His faithfulness.
Great post, Judy! I resonate with your outline, but my struggle is adopting an attitude of exploration after so many years of following a clear work map. But I love your wisdom in your purpose statement: Follow God's Lead. Why would I struggle with my direction when I know who made the landscape?! Thanks!
I've just recently come to that purpose statement, Tom. If I feel moved in a certain direction, I often wonder if it's God's voice or my own that I'm listening to. There has always been some tension around that issue for me. Maybe in late adulthood, I've finally learned, or trusted, that God will get me where he wants me. Thanks, Tom!
Judy,
A great reminder that the best is yet to come as we use what our younger years have taught us and now we can apply these skills in our "Next Chapter". It is a joy to give back in working for the Kingdom in ways that can bring great joy.
So true, Ken! Have a joyful day!
I'm a French teacher/translator and I never pondered the origins of retirement. It makes sense. Thanks for a thoughtful article on a new perspective.
Thanks, Joy!
Judy, you've given us so much wisdom and hefty food for thought (and action).
Thank you, Linda! Enjoy your day!
Such wisdom here!
Thank you, Linda!
Thank you, Judy, for your post and for faithfully encouraging us to keep moving forward as we trust God to open the paths He has planned for us. There truly is freedom and rest as we trust His faithfulness.
Yes, there is tremendous freedom, and it's taken years for me to understand that truth. Late adulthood is teaching me! Thanks, Lynette!