Forward to Fullness

I am now offically retired from my forty-five years as a pastor.  To celebrate I am camped in my trailer at Pismo beach, enjoying the serenity of the ocean, and the rest that comes from separation and contemplation.

Here's what I am discovering in week one...

*I am tired...physically, but mostly emotionally.

*I am still connected to the regimen and routine of my old job.

*I am afraid.  How will we make life work?

*I am in the Word--reaffirming the promises of God's Word that I have held out to so many for all of these past years.

*I am grateful for my wife, who is joining the advenure with me.

I am also reading the book, Seven, which presents a challenge to a more simple life.  Today we meet with an architect about reshapg a small house on our son's property where we are considering relocation.  I have been studying Hebrews 12 which reminds me of God's discipline upon the chidlren He loves.  All of this for me is about learning to to with less of what I want and more of what He has in mind for me.

My focal point for life coaching is "Forward to Fullness", the steady pursuit of the fulfillment of God's plan and purpose for my life,  "Finishing well" is my motivation.