So, retirement and now what? 

According to Ecclesiastes there is a season, time and purpose for all things under heaven, while here on earth.  But sometimes, do you think, “Now what? I’ve accomplished many things; I’m getting on in years. What can possibly be next except old age and nearing death, and creaky knees, aching back, and doctors telling you, “Well— it’s natural at your age for A B C D E F G …so on and so forth!”

STOP! The worst thing you can do is sit and ponder, “what next?”  Because we know as Christians that as long as we have breath, and as long as we are here on earth, God still has plans for us!  Yes, even at “old age.”

Think about all the people who did things in their 80’s, 90’s and so on and so forth. Heck, look at Abraham!  He was 100 years old when Isaac was born to him!

Genesis 12 begins the story of Abraham (then called Abram) and his barren wife Sarah. Abraham was 75 years old when the LORD first gave Him the promise that he would father a son. Sarah was 65.  They had to wait 25 years for the fulfillment of God’s promise!

Abraham is called the father of faith (Romans 4:11–12) because of his response to God both in leaving his homeland and receiving a son in his old age.

 Genesis 15:4–5 again describes God’s promise to Abraham that his offspring would be as “the sands of the sea.” Even though Abraham was old and had no sons, he never doubted that God would do as He promised. He did not understand how such a thing could be possible, but he humbly accepted God’s word as truth.

Jesus’ mother, Mary kind of had a similar response when Gabriel visited and told her she’d be the mother of the Messiah  (Luke 1:26–38).

She didn’t c0mprehend how such a thing could be possible, since she was a virgin. But she readily accepted and never doubted God would do as He had said. This is the kind of response and the kind of deep unwavering faith that please our LORD. (Hebrews 11:6).

My point? No matter how young (David was young boy when he killed Goliath with a smooth stone! — 1 Samuel 17) or old—God has plans for us.

“Listen, observe, trust and do according to His will.

Answer the “call” when you hear Him. Readily accept and go with “Here I am LORD, use me.”

When you have that kind of attitude and are ready for His purpose, you won’t be sitting around saying, “what next?”

Are you ready to be used by the LORD not matter your age? Have you accepted assignments from Him in the past? Do you realize that as long as you are here there is still things to be done?

“Father, here I am! I love You and may Your will always be done, in Jesus name. Amen.”

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24 (KJV)

I’ve been a follower of Christ my whole life. I was born into a God loving family who attended services weekly.  So, it’s been a growing experience since my childhood, to young adulthood, and now my retired years. You’d think by now I’d be quite accustomed to God and His amazing ways. Heck No! You see, He never ceases to astound me.

I find myself excited and wanting to “hear” what He has to say to me on any given hour. Each day upon arising, I am grateful for another day of life. It is a gift, each moment, second or minute.  Breath is a gift. Living another day is a gift. And of these gifts, including however big or small, I am grateful. For it is only through Him, that I am who I am and where I am. He is in control, ultimately and completely.

No matter the circumstances in good health or bad. Each new day is a gift from God.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”  James 1:17 (KJV)

Are you excited when you awaken to a new day? Do you feel blessed by this gift from above?  Or are you taking it for granted?

It’s very easy to become complacent with our routines or with life itself.  But feeling an inner anticipation and asking, “God what is it you have to say to me today?” can elicit a great many emotions. And those feelings can set a standard of gaining clearer insights to His over plan and purpose for your life.

Rejoicing in His Word, and any opportunity to be inspired, and aspiring to be more pleasing in His eyes, is a really good way to live.

It brings a quintessential deep and abiding happiness, that can only come from knowing Him, and loving Him.  When we appreciate His ways, and who He is, we gain an inner knowledge that resonates within our very soul.

Listening for His voice. Meditating on His Word. Obeying Him while seeking His face, is a key component in being Christian. Knowing He is God and being tuned in to Him is rewarding and a source of comfort.

I always try to “be quiet” each day where I can zone in on any issue or circumstance that He is showing me.

“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 (KJV)

And I pay attention to the spirit that lives within me. When I do this, I find tranquility and any chaotic moments are quelled as I transition to His peace and love.

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:15 (KJV)

I try to be the best I can be in all I do because I want so very much to please Him. My fondest wish is to be all I can be to honor Him. I try to walk in the Spirit and try not to react in the flesh. Of course I am human and I will fall short at times, but that’s the best of all. He loves me no matter what. And that in itself is beyond all human comprehension. That He should love me!

But He does!  And He loves you too!

When you wake tomorrow ask, “Father, what can I do for You today? How may I be pleasing in Your eyes? What are you trying to show me today my LORD?” 

“Dear Father, May I seek Your face in all I do, and always be mindful of Your love, patience, and will for my life, in Jesus name, Amen.”