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books have been written about mid-life, that space between thirty-five and
fifty-something. One author described this phase of life as an emotional resurgence
of adolescence when the need to break away or separate from what is familiar
resurfaces. In the worst case everything familiar, including career, family,
and God, becomes the enemy.
What drives this painful life-changer?
One explanation is the tendency to become so obsessed with a career or family that
little time exists to nurture your- self
or a spouse. In some instances, a restrained loneliness forms that can't be
contained beneath a facade of busyness. Feeling empty in spite of all the outer
trappings of success has to be a consideration.
What's to be done? Choose to face down the
crisis. God will not forsake you even if life seems hopeless. Give Christ Jesus
time to heal you, to change your thoughts, and forgive you. Ask God to give you
a new vision and purpose for your life. Connections with family and God can be
restored. This is a choice you can make.
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