Losing weight, saving money and learning new skills are often top New Year's resolutions, but focusing on your spiritual life can make your resolutions more meaningful. A fresh new year is the perfect time to reflect and make spiritual changes that can help you grow closer to God. Consider these spiritual changes and resolutions to start your year off on a positive note.
Many people see retirement as a time to relax — a reward after decades of working. Doing things you enjoy is a perk of your golden years, but you might find yourself feeling unfulfilled. At work, you had a purpose, and you knew what to expect each day. Retirement brings a lot more freedom and the ability to choose what you do. Digging into your faith more deeply can help you find your purpose in retirement to make this period more rewarding.
Growing closer to God and strengthening your faith often happens in the quiet moments throughout your day. You can tailor your routine in assisted living to create more of those moments with God. Spending more time with God can help you with the transition to assisted living and other challenges you might face as you age. Try these tips to help.
You can search Bible verses about aging and find plenty of things to support God's love for older adults. Scripture has a number of positive things to say about growing older, including the fact that people can gain valuable wisdom as they age. However, as with anything else in life, it isn't always easy to face the truths of aging with a positive and graceful mindset.
Assisted living communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Community umbrella embrace a faith-based approach, which encourages residents and staff members to share their beliefs and love for Christ. Living in a religious-based community can make it easier to build your legacy, and these specific ideas for passing down your spiritual wisdom can help strengthen it.
The book of Job can be a tough one for reading and study, even for long-time believers. Older adults who read their Bible regularly may not have turned to these Old Testament pages in a while for these reasons, but there are some great lessons to learn from this story.
Many people have a favorite book of the Bible, or maybe one favorite each from the Old and New Testament. Sometimes, the books believers turn to most change with the seasons of life, but some common trends rise to the top.
At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, we provide intimate communities and devoted care. While we care so much for the residents in all our communities, we also know that choosing even a faith-based assisted living community can be difficult for families.
Esther is one of the most beloved books in the Old Testament for many reasons. It tells an easy-to-follow, cohesive story. As far as Old Testament books go, it's fairly short and easy to get through. It also makes for great storytelling when you want to share the faithfulness and power of God with others.
Moving out of your home and into assisted living often comes with some trepidation, but it can also be an exciting time that opens up new opportunities. Assisted living offers more freedom and flexibility for many seniors, and it could allow you to explore new directions in life. If you're getting ready to move to assisted living, these benefits can help you on your way in your life journey.
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