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Prioritizing Spiritual Growth as an Empty Nester

As an empty nester, you may be facing a new season of life where you have more time and freedom to focus on your own spiritual growth. However, it's essential to remember that spiritual maturity is not self-absorbed. The real mark of spiritual growth is concern for others, such that believers should pursue what will edify others. In this new season, you can prioritize your own spiritual growth by dedicating yourself to rebuilding your family's spiritual home. This involves creating a new spiritual culture in your home, where you and your family can come together to seek God and grow in your faith.

To prioritize your own spiritual growth, you should first examine your heart and ask yourself where you need to grow. Are there areas where you need to ask God for more growth in your life? Do you need to seek a new fullness of the Holy Spirit to accompany growth in your faith? Are there spiritual disciplines that you need to practice more regularly, such as prayer, Bible reading, or serving others? By identifying these areas, you can begin to focus on your own spiritual growth and development. Additionally, you can take into account your season of life and stage of discipleship, and seek to grow in areas that are relevant to your current situation.

As you prioritize your own spiritual growth, remember that your highest priority is to raise kids who don't just profess a faith, but who actually possess a real faith. This means that you should be intentional about creating a spiritual culture in your home, where your children can learn to crave a connection with God. You can do this by practicing spiritual disciplines together as a family, such as family Bible time, and by seeking to grow in your own faith so that you can be a spiritual leader to your children. By prioritizing your own spiritual growth, you can create a spiritual legacy that will impact your children and future generations.