How's Retirement?

I just left my dermatologist’s office and he asked “How’s retirement?” I paused before answering, “I don’t know yet.”

I don’t.

It’s only been a month since I retired after 26 years of pastoring Riverbluff Church and almost 40 years in full time ministry. Retirement is still unknown to me so I don’t know yet how it is or how it will be.

Of course all my retired friends are gracious enough to share their experiences and I’m grateful. Their input has ranged from wonderful experiences and emotions to horror stories and sadness. Some are amazingly active and others are looking for something to do. I remember from Scripture that David couldn’t wear Saul’s armor, so I suppose I’ll just have to experience it to know. I’m not afraid or even apprehensive because I have walked with Jesus long enough to know that He knows so I don’t have to know.

Maybe after a few months I will be able to respond with a little more clarity; but for now, I don’t know.

More to come…obviously! 8-)