Repurpose-ment vs Retirement

The transition to retirement begs the question, “how can I live my best years now that I’m retired?” It’s exciting to think through the possibilities and how retirement can be reframed as a repurpose-ment of our lives, living and giving like never before. Retirement doesn’t have to be the end of our best years but rather the beginning!

We start by asking ourselves, what does God have for me now? If we’re looking at it the right way, we can repurpose ourselves rather than retire. There’s no better way to seek the answers to this question than asking to be led by the Holy Spirit. If we aren’t listening, we’ll miss it. If we aren’t looking for God at work, we’ll miss that too. We find answers in prayer.

Prayer is not to be underestimated. The Lord will bring powerful and impactful ways for us to build His Kingdom as we transition to our repurpose-ment years if we seek Him first. It may seem like a scary prayer to ask: “God, what do you want me to give? Where do you want to use me?”

Fear is not of the Lord, so let us be willing and excited to see what God calls us to in this phase of our life. Those who are retired or are ready for that transition can reflect upon our lives, take account of all our experiences, mistakes, lessons learned, and wisdom gained, and use that to speak into the lives of others, making a remarkable impact. God has a unique plan for every individual, and he has a unique plan for you. Ask God what your repurpose-ment looks like, and then live open-minded and open-handed toward His answer.