I created a list of the 100 most influential people in my life. They were selected based on whether they influenced me in a positive way, or had such a negative impact that it altered the trajectory of my life. I review that list every Thanksgiving.
Many people embrace certain myths about retirement which work to prevent them from making the most of the experience. Let’s explore a few of those myths.
“Widows aren’t delicate knick-knacks to put on a shelf and dust every now and then; they’re vital ministers to be deployed in the life of the church.,” Keith wrote. “They can teach the church a great deal about faith, devotion, service and prayer.”
Your purpose will change several times over the course of your life as God opens doors and closes others. I developed an little mnemonic acrostic to help guide you toward identifying a P.U.R.P.O.S.E. for your life at any stage.
Be honest with yourself. How has God figuratively tapped you on the shoulder and offered an opportunity to do a very special thing, unique to you and fitted to your talents and desires?
When our work has no purpose, then it’s hard to go through the motions to complete mundane tasks. Boredom with our jobs and bitterness at being controlled is what makes retirement so attractive.
There is a reason why you were not born in 1723. God needed your unique combination of talent, skills and experiences TODAY.
If one story I write or a podcast I produce can inspire just one person to help others, then I know their influence will become a legacy that outlives them for generations.
If we can find one source of light and nurture it enough, we’ll produce more light. We will soon be enveloped in a feeling of joy and contentment.
The biggest choice we often face after reaching our 50th birthdays is whether or not to pursue what God is tugging at us to do.