40 Things to do Before You’re 40

39. Go to counseling. As a pastor, I’m often counseling with people and referring people to counseling, but with the exception of some premarital counseling, I had never been to a counselor until recently. I finally took my wife’s advice and went to see a Christian counselor and I’m SO glad I did. It’s giving me a fresh perspective that I really needed. I don’t see going to a counselor as a sign of weakness, but as a sign of wisdom. Don’t wait for a crisis before you go (although if you’re in a crisis, definitely go). Going early could prevent the crisis from ever happening.

40. Believe that your best days are still ahead of you. Never buy into the myth that you’re past the best and it’s all downhill from here. As a Christian, I believe that the best doesn’t truly begin until we step from this life into eternity, but even in this life, there are new adventures and new lessons to learn in every season. Don’t try to recreate the past or recreate the “Glory Days.” Every new day has a glory all it’s own. I pray your next 40 years are your best yet!

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