“For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16).
One reason why Mid-Life Crisis (MLC) is such an emotional time is that your mind is under assault. Your human will is being tested and your thoughts are constantly plagued with doubts and questions. The four basic areas that people in MLC tend to question are the purpose of life, their choices in life, their relationships, and their worth as a person.
Why do I exist? This is usually the big question, and you’ll never come up with a constructive answer apart from the Word of God.
Why am I here? This question usually leads to doubts and questions about a person’s choices of environment, neighborhood, church – Do I want to live in this house? Do I want to live in this city? Do I want to go to this church? And so forth – even though nothing may be wrong at the time.
You might want to change your environment or go somewhere where no one knows you and start over again. The world is telling you, “You need a change.” But it is trying to force you to make the wrong changes. And if you take it to the extreme, you might drive off one day and leave the city, or even your country.
Do I Want To Be In This Family?
A lot of couples decide at this point that they don’t want to be married anymore. They don’t have a reason – they just don’t want to be. People who really love each other have split up that way. They were at the point where they wanted a change, but they were so narrow-minded that the only way they could see a change coming about was to go separate ways.
Some people will go through a time of deep depression and start having what I call “stupid, off-the-wall” thoughts, such as, Why did my parents have me? I should sue them, because I didn’t ask to be here. Now that is crazy! How were they going to ask their parents in the first place?
Now we know that it is possible for Christians to go through any crisis victoriously. But recognizing the problem is paramount. Thank God that He has given us information and the ability to overcome all of life’s crises. Stay with the Word, and it will give you information to aid in your victory.
Scripture References: Philippians 2:5-1; 4:4-8
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Pastor Deborah L. Butler is the first lady of Word of Faith International Christian Centre located in Southfield, Michigan where she serves in ministry with her husband, Bishop Keith A. Butler.
Pastor Deborah is a licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel. Her encouraging, yet down-to-earth teaching imparts wisdom from the Word of God to all that hear her speak. One of Pastor Butler's many duties is serving as the Director of the Women of Virtue Ministry. Pastor Deborah is often called to travel to other ministries to teach and admonish women to walk in the wisdom of God and to experience peace in every area of their lives.