There’s
something about the Christmas and New Year’s season that makes us nostalgic—remembering
holidays from the past. The passage of
time also makes us reflect on our lives and how we have lived. Researchers from Cornell University
questioned hundreds of senior adults about their most common regrets in life. Caitlin
McCormack summarized for espresso blog “Older People’s Most Common Regrets.”
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Quitting school
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Not taking career
risks
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Working too much
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Not pursuing
dreams
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Not eating
healthier
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Not having kids
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Not pursuing dreams
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Not saving enough
money
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Worrying too much
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Cheating on a
partner
None
of these deal with one of the most important pursuits we need to face in
life. What is our destination after this
earthly life is over and how are we preparing for it? Reaching the end of this physical life and
realizing we have no relationship with God and are totally unprepared for the
end, is a sobering thought. The
Christmas season is the perfect time to examine our faith in Jesus Christ, and to
determine to take necessary steps to grow spiritually.
94-year-old
Ophelia White from Ruston, Louisiana realized that her faith was not rooted and
grounded and she didn’t have a personal relationship with Christ. She was
baptized and began a closer walk with God.
She regrets not pursuing this path earlier in life.
It's
never too late to reconnect with a church, get a devotional book to read in the
new year, call someone who is ill to cheer them up, pray for God’s direction, share
your faith journey with a neighbor, or give generously to a charitable cause. Be proactive in facing the future and trust
God to give you the strength for the future..
Thank
you for another year of reading my blog musings. 2020 will be my eighth year to write. As long
as you keep reading, I want to keep writing.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from
Two Late
Bloomers.
