A Word to the Generations — Midlife

We’re celebrating every season of life and the unique kingdom power each generation holds through this series: A Word to the Generations.

Midlife—a season full of transitions, challenges, and profound opportunities for growth. Whether you're just stepping into midlife or well into your journey, Tyler’s message offers encouragement, insight, and a fresh perspective on how to navigate this pivotal stage with purpose and joy.

How can you begin this transformational journey today?

Here are some practical steps to take toward a proper midlife crisis:

1. Embrace Your Identity as a Citizen of Heaven: Let go of worldly validations and find your worth in your relationship with God.
2. Shift Your Motivation: Move from pursuing material success to seeking moral growth and meaningful impact.
3. Focus on Relationships: Invest deeply in family, friends, and community as your true legacy.
4. Surrender to God’s Guidance: Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you through this season with faith and hope.
5. Seek Support and Community: Midlife can be lonely, but you don’t have to walk it alone. Find people who will journey with you.

What if the stirring you feel in your heart right now is not accidental, but a spiritual invitation? What if midlife is the Holy Spirit’s way of waking you up to a deeper reality?

This message is a call to all midlifers: have a proper midlife crisis—one that leads to renewal, purpose, and joy in Christ.

Skip the despair and the foolish attempts to relive youth. Instead, choose to climb the second mountain. Surrender your heart to Jesus, embrace your heavenly citizenship, and refocus your life on loving others and living out your God-given purpose.

Whether you are beginning this journey or well along the way, know that God’s grace is sufficient. This is your moment to experience the meaning and wonder that midlife can bring.