Aging Faithfully

Aging Faithfully
Author: Alice Fryling
Publisher: NavPress
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2021-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1641583592

Would you like to grow in life-giving ways as you age? Do you have the courage to let go of former ways of thinking to receive God's love and life in new ways? As we age, we experience the loss of physical stamina, independence, and career fulfillment. Yet within each of these losses is a holy invitation to grow. God calls us to let go of our need for accomplishment and embrace the gift of fruitfulness so that we might be transformed in this final season of our lives. In Aging Faithfully, spiritual director Alice Fryling explores how to navigate the journey of retirement, lifestyle changes, and new limitations. In this season of life, we are invited to hold both grief and hope, to acknowledge ways of thinking that no longer represent who we are, and to receive peace in the midst of our fears. We all age differently, and God calls each of us to new spiritual birth as we mature. When we embrace the aging process, we grow closer to God and experience his grace as he renews us from within. Whether you are approaching the beginning, middle, or end of your senior years, you are invited. Come and be transformed. Aging Faithfully includes questions for group discussion and suggestions for personal meditation.

Retirement Devotional

Retirement Devotional
Author: Robert Laura
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-06-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951915094

The "Good News" about life after work is that the Bible is full of great teachings that are as relevant to retirement today as they were to everyday life thousands of years ago. This is an inspiring and engaging journey that shifts the retirement planning focus and conversation from the traditional dollars and cents to eternal and ever-lasting intent. Blaze a new, God-centered path for your next phase of life with a retirement devotional that:Fosters a God-center transition for deeper meaning and fulfillment Positions you to use your spiritual gifts for greater impact and legacy Strengthens your relationship with the Lord through daily prayers Breaks old and outdated chains that can hold people back in retirement Helps you avoid common traps and pitfalls Reality is, the mainstream world portrays retirement as life's ultimate goal, but it's not. Getting into heaven is! That's something that shouldn't be overlooked and needs to be planed for as you make your transition from work life to home life.

First Days of Retirement

First Days of Retirement
Author: Mary Harwell Sayler
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1995
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780805453904

This voume helps the just-retired put purpose and pleasure into their new life. It celebrates the ageless strengths and capabilities that don't end with the final paycheck and shows how people in retirement can enjoy rewarding employment in God's kingdom.

An Uncommon Guide to Retirement

An Uncommon Guide to Retirement
Author: Jeff Haanen
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802497632

What am I going to do with my retirement? People talk about retirement like it’s supposed to be an endless vacation. But what if, like the majority of those facing retirement, you can’t afford such a luxury? Or, what if you just want something more from retirement? Some advocate for no retirement at all. But you’ve worked for decades and a rest and reprieve do sound appealing. What should you do? Does God have a purpose for your retirement? Yes, He does. Learn how to discern what it is by taking an uncommon approach. Jeff Haanen looks biblically and practically at the need for rest and purpose in retirement. And teaches you how to: Take a sabbatical rest in early retirement Listen to God’s voice for their calling in retirement Rethink “work” in retirement Understand family systems and leaving a legacy Planning retirement doesn’t have to be distressing. Retire in a way that’s God-honoring, purpose-filled, restful, and truly biblical.

Creating a Spiritual Retirement

Creating a Spiritual Retirement
Author: Molly Srode
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2012-10-18
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1594734879

Discover how retirement can lead to new spiritual possibilities. What now? Where do I go from here? In many parts of the world, retirement from the daily workforce is a door you walk through in order to discover your soul. In the last third of life, it is an opportunity to focus on the goals that are most important to you. Creating a Spiritual Retirement invites you to examine your spiritual life and explore ways of making it more meaningful, from three different perspectives: "The Individual Spirit"—Contemplate the possibilities for spiritual growth that come with retirement from the daily workplace "The Great Spirit"—Discover how to look for the sacred in this life, in both ordinary and extraordinary ways "Practical Spirituality"—Create your path to more fully develop a spiritual practice that will provide support, strength, challenge, and comfort in the later years of life.With creative exercises and warm, practical advice, this book is a helpful tool for anyone on their retirement journey. This unusual "guidebook" helps you deepen your relationship with the unseen but no less real presence of spirit in your life. Each chapter focuses on a particular idea for consideration from a spiritual point of view, and concludes with a reflection and questions designed to help you explore your thoughts during this important time in life. "Retirement can be a time rich in understanding of ourselves and others. It is a time to gather the wisdom we have gained through the years and make it our own. It is a time to take care of unfinished business. It is a time to look beyond the surface of our lives to the deeper inner meaning that is a part of each of us. It is truly a time to connect with our own inner spirit or soul and with the Great Spirit that animates all life." —from the Introduction Supportive, insightful, and inspiring, Creating a Spiritual Retirement will help you make the next stage in your life a meaningful one.

Thrive in Retirement

Thrive in Retirement
Author: Eric Thurman
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2019-02-26
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0735291829

Discover the three secrets to happiness--and much more--in the later years of life. Never before in human history have so many people lived for decades beyond their working years. 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day, and their average life expectancy is another 20 years--and many will live longer. But will they just live or have a meaningful life? The truth is that many--if not most--people approaching the latter years do not have a plan, much less a strategy to thrive instead of just survive. Packed with information based on research as well as common-sense wisdom, here are some examples of what readers will discover: How retiring at the wrong time increases the likelihood of dying 89%. What can delay Alzheimer's onset an average of 9 years. How everything that makes you happy comes in just 3 forms. Which partner is most likely to initiate divorce after decades of marriage and why.