Biblical Answer

Staying Engaged with Your Faith as an Empty Nester

As an empty nester, it's natural to feel a sense of loss and disorientation. Your children are no longer under your care, and your daily routine has changed significantly. However, this transition also presents an opportunity to refocus on your personal relationship with God. To stay engaged with your faith, it's essential to prioritize your daily personal time with God, as mentioned in the passage "Experiencing Faith." This is when you can have a prayer-relationship with God, talking to Him and listening to Him friend to friend.

Another way to stay engaged with your faith is to continue to learn more of God's Word. As the passage suggests, attending meetings where you can listen to preaching and teaching of God's Word is a great way to do this. This can be through regular church attendance, Bible studies, or online resources. Additionally, making a commitment to read and study God's Word regularly can help you deepen your understanding of His character and will. This can be done through individual study, group Bible studies, or even reading books and devotionals that guide you through the Bible.

Lastly, it's essential to call the spiritual disciplines into the regular fabric of your life. As the passage suggests, practicing the spiritual disciplines, such as family Bible time, can help you and your family grow in your faith. This can involve setting aside time each day or week to read the Bible together, pray, and discuss God's Word. By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you can continue to grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with God, even as your children leave the nest. By prioritizing your personal time with God, continuing to learn from God's Word, and practicing spiritual disciplines, you can stay engaged with your faith and continue to grow in your relationship with God.