There are different seasons in every age of life.
Ecclesiastes 3:1, To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Our youngest daughter just went off to college. The empty nest syndrome is beginning to set in. The house is quieter. There are fewer dirty dishes. The house stays cleaner. She’s annoying. Some benefits are starting to show- 😊. But there are some disadvantages as well. The house is quieter- she keeps it lively. The house stays cleaner- she help clean it. There are fewer dishes to wash- she washes them. She’s annoying- asking weird questions about life, that I love. You see, even though we are enjoying our empty nest, we miss all of our kids greatly!
While there are some advantages of kids staying at home, that is not God’s design. How do I know? God’s Word tells me. Genesis 2:24, Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. God has equipped us with His Word to train our kids for life and the life hereafter.
Friend, the Lord instructs us in every season of life, including the empty nest stage. We may not like it, but that is how God designed things. What we need to do is stay faithful to Him. Digging into His Word, going to church, praying, and seeking how we can minister during this season of life. Start off this Sunday morning by GETTING UP, GETTING READY, and GOING TO CHURCH learning a bit more about the season of life you are in right now!