Many people love the quote often attributed to Mark Twain: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

But what if, in our search for that “why,” we’ve been looking in the wrong direction?

In this episode of Courageous Retirement, Vona explores the tension between chasing purpose the world’s way and following God’s calling. It’s easy to get caught up pursuing bigger numbers, more recognition, or the next opportunity that promises influence or success. But those pursuits can quietly pull us away from the people and callings God has already placed in our lives.

Vona shares a personal story about stepping back from the pressure to strive for more clients and more listeners—and what that experience revealed about the difference between chasing and trusting God.

If you’ve ever wondered what your purpose looks like in retirement, this episode invites you to pause and ask a deeper question:

Are you chasing the world’s definition of purpose…
or are you faithfully following Jesus?

Because finishing well may not be about doing more.
It may be about finally learning to live your MORE.

Questions for Reflection:

1. When you think about purpose in this season of life, do you feel more like you are chasing something or following where God is leading?
2. Where in your life might you be measuring success by numbers, recognition, or productivity instead of faithfulness?
3. Is there an area where striving or chasing has begun to crowd out the people or callings God has already placed in front of you?
4. What might it look like for you to listen more intentionally for God’s voice in this season of retirement?
5. What is one simple step of obedience you sense God inviting you to take right now?
6. If you stepped back from striving for a moment, where might you already see signs that God is inviting you to live your MORE?

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