My Wife Is My 'Best Friend,' But Something Is Still Missing

I know how to be a decent husband; I have proven to be a good and dependable employee. My kids even seem to enjoy hanging out with me, but I have lost sight of who I am. I know one day I will look up, and my dad will be gone, and I will become the patriarch of our family. The kids will be gone, and retirement will show up at my door. The problem is, that picture scares me more than I want to admit. I feel unprepared to be the head of my family, an empty nester without a job to keep me occupied."

It is a good thing to have lived a quiet life inside the family circle, but if God has plans for you to take the wisdom you gained through living out that honorable role and use it to step outside of your comfort zone and fight alongside other men to make a difference for the Kingdom. If you don't join the battle, you may feel you are missing out on the action and the adventure. Many who see their mid-life years in the rearview mirror have chosen to spiritually invest in the future by doubling down their efforts as senior citizens.

It is never too late to unwrap your spiritual calling. Ask the Spirit to lead and empower the wisdom that comes in the fourth quarter of life. You may have a come-from-behind victory! Let us know if we can be of help.