When
people hit mid-life, that period of life say from thirty-five to fifty, daily routines
tend to dominate one's waking hours. Perhaps some relief comes by going to
church, seeing friends there, and engaging in Bible study and worship with
these friends. Even these gratifying choices may lose their luster and be relegated
to just another routine.
I agree that marriage, parenting, and
work require routines, but God created us for change. He intends for us to push
out the boundaries of our knowledge as well as our wisdom. When you cease to test
these boundaries, you're in danger of being vulnerable to stagnation or
self-absorption, which is indicative of potential isolation and loneliness.
Asking
God for insight on how to modify your routines is asking for change. Contributing
to the next generation's wisdom for living in an insecure world can be your
motive. Proverbs 11:24 offers hope and a warning: "One man gives freely,
yet gains even more; another withholds and comes to poverty." Choosing to
be a blessing to others pleases God.
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