When God wants you to go in a specific direction, you can go willingly or he can carry you kicking and screaming. Trust me, it’s easier if you cooperate. You’ll soon realize that what you thought would be a horrible situation is actually rather enjoyable.
“Who cares what other people think? There are always going to be critics, no matter what you do,” Nina explained. “But if you stay true to yourself and block that out, you’re going to be happy.”
The women don’t limit their creative abilities to tiny hats. They have also knitted scarves, sweaters and cuddly dolls for orphanages overseas, and even created helmet liners for troops stationed overseas.
One-third of people over 50 say rising cost of debt is adding stress to their lives, and one in five said it is making them depressed, according to the 2023 AARP Debt Survey.
Studies show that those with a purpose live longer, sleep better and have a more robust immune system, lower stress levels and better cognitive function, Mayo Clinic reported in a recent blog post.
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.
“Retirement is more than just relaxing and enjoying leisure time; instead, it involves actively seeking activities and interests that align with your values and passions,” Heidi Ardis wrote for Kiplinger.
“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.