I am often filled with regrets about not having made better use of my life in my 20’s regarding my career and feeling like I’m scrambling to catch up in my 30’s. Reading this today helps remind me that, sure, maybe I didn’t have my career established before beginning to raise my family, but my kids are getting a front row seat to see me do that in real time.
What a great God we serve to make use of our shortcomings.
Tyler, over the course of our life you'll notice that the nature of your career will change. Establishing a career takes time and often the lack of maturity in our twenties would not fully the appreciate opportunities that may have been presented to use or the wise counsel that other people may have given us. It's very common for men to change career paths for various reasons over their life time. I have personally changed career paths at least half a dozen times.
Be encouraged that the fact you are married now and are raising kids will add a layer of depth and maturity that you would have never had learned in your twenties. The godly responsibilities you carry out now in your home will be reflected in the manner in which you work at your job. You are correct, your children will see it and notice the difference along with your employer as well. Our Lord doesn't waist time he sovereignly use it for his glory which he is working in and through you now in your faithfulness. Put what is behind you and keep running the race forward.
It is important to stay out of the World of Regrets. That takes discipline, especially when thinking about bad decisions of years ago. But it is important. No time in Regret World.
What strikes me is how quietly these things take root. Apathy, anger, and addiction don’t usually announce themselves; they erode a man’s household in inches, not miles. It’s sobering to realize that neglect and unchecked emotion can do the same damage as outright rebellion. Finishing well requires noticing the decay before it turns to collapse.
Thank you. As one that also wrestles with the regret-nostalgia beast this is just what I needed to hear. Of all the mighty works God has done, what He has never done is turn back the clock and we can only trust His wisdom in that.
Thank you for taking the time to share this article. I appreciate how you left on a redemptive positive note. Honestly, I really needed to hear this. I think what you covered would resonate with majority of men.
Great piece, brother.
I am often filled with regrets about not having made better use of my life in my 20’s regarding my career and feeling like I’m scrambling to catch up in my 30’s. Reading this today helps remind me that, sure, maybe I didn’t have my career established before beginning to raise my family, but my kids are getting a front row seat to see me do that in real time.
What a great God we serve to make use of our shortcomings.
Tyler, over the course of our life you'll notice that the nature of your career will change. Establishing a career takes time and often the lack of maturity in our twenties would not fully the appreciate opportunities that may have been presented to use or the wise counsel that other people may have given us. It's very common for men to change career paths for various reasons over their life time. I have personally changed career paths at least half a dozen times.
Be encouraged that the fact you are married now and are raising kids will add a layer of depth and maturity that you would have never had learned in your twenties. The godly responsibilities you carry out now in your home will be reflected in the manner in which you work at your job. You are correct, your children will see it and notice the difference along with your employer as well. Our Lord doesn't waist time he sovereignly use it for his glory which he is working in and through you now in your faithfulness. Put what is behind you and keep running the race forward.
Thanks for this post. The insight and encouragement is greatly appreciated.
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You don't understand how you've made my whole month.
It is important to stay out of the World of Regrets. That takes discipline, especially when thinking about bad decisions of years ago. But it is important. No time in Regret World.
I really needed this message today. Thank you for your part in writing it, brother.
I do not see the post for how women destroy their households from last week.
Thanks for sharing Michael!
What strikes me is how quietly these things take root. Apathy, anger, and addiction don’t usually announce themselves; they erode a man’s household in inches, not miles. It’s sobering to realize that neglect and unchecked emotion can do the same damage as outright rebellion. Finishing well requires noticing the decay before it turns to collapse.
That is gold brother thanks for sharing this it is so helpful
Thank you. As one that also wrestles with the regret-nostalgia beast this is just what I needed to hear. Of all the mighty works God has done, what He has never done is turn back the clock and we can only trust His wisdom in that.
Thank you for taking the time to share this article. I appreciate how you left on a redemptive positive note. Honestly, I really needed to hear this. I think what you covered would resonate with majority of men.