6 Cycles of Family The Ancient Paths

6 Cycles of Family 

The Ancient Paths

As you get older what path are you taking?

The other day I was talking to a friend.

We were talking about the rest of our lives.

We both are grateful to the Lord for the direction

He has given us throughout our years.

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 We both have enjoyed the path of life.

We are now both in our 60’s taking a serious look at

what the path of the rest of our lives should look like.

Many of us get into routines.

Good, balanced routines bring wonderful benefits.

Routines help us get comfortable.

For my friend and I we are looking at what should the path

of the rest of our lives look like and how do we get there?

I believe taking inventory of life and

planning life should be done regularly.

Without it our live path may become a rut.

A path can be a route or track from place to

place or a way beaten, forged, or trodden by our feet.

 

So what should the “Golden” years or Retirement look like?

If you are a follower of Christ your

first concern is God’s will for your life.

“The steps of a good man are ordered by

 the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23

But I have discovered God can use me anywhere,

in my home town or any place on the face of the earth.

The Bible doesn’t seem to focus on the physical destination of

our path but is does talk about not leaving the old or ancient paths.  

“This is what the Lord says:

"Stand at the crossroads and look;

ask for the ancient paths,

ask where the good way is, and walk in it,

and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16

There are paths in our lives we should never stray from.

It is a good thing to make plans for your life.

Maybe it is plans to escape the winters or travel to be with

family and friends or see the wonders of God’s creation.

  Where ever you go, whatever you do, God has a plan for you.

Let us “delight in His way.”

From birth to old age God takes care of those who

have chosen the ancient paths of righteousness.

The path of life that leads to everlasting life.

“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down:

for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.

I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen

the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”

So chose the path of retirement but don’t let it stop you from

living life to the fullest on the ancient paths of righteousness and life.

 

There are 6 cycles for a family to navigate 

“Cycles of family life”

The marriage

Bearing children

Raising children

The empty nest / launching new family

The declining years

Death in the marriage

Family cycles should be a great experience for the whole family

Scripture Reading

Psalm 16:11 NLT

11 You will show me the way of life,

granting me the joy of your presence

and the pleasures of living with you forever.

Jeremiah 6:16 NIV

 This is what the Lord says:

"Stand at the crossroads and look;

ask for the ancient paths,

ask where the good way is, and walk in it,

and you will find rest for your souls.

Psalm 37:23-25 KJV

 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down:

for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.

25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.