Decisions and the future
Retirement
The stage of leaving work and entering a new way of living your days.
What the Bible can tell you
For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
Ecclesiastes 3:1
They will still produce fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and green,
Psalms 92:14
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
Proverbs 16:31
A human reading
Retirement can be a time for what there was no room for before: family, service, rest, and new learning. Planning it with hope, not only fear, helps you live it well.
This page offers reflection and companionship; it does not replace a professional. If what you feel weighs heavily or lasts for weeks, talk with someone you trust or with a health professional.