Nearing Home by Billy Graham

When I cracked open Billy Graham’s new book, Nearing Home, I looked forward to reading the insights he has gained through years of life and serving God. He reflects on life, expectations, dealing with grief, and the unexpected challenges of transitioning to retirement. I was not disappointed! Billy Graham iterates the fact that every stage in life has challenges, and traces his own journey through life with stories about his wife, family, and many individuals he has come into contact with during his years of ministry.

As he reflects on his own life journey, Rev. Graham is constantly quoting Bible verses and applying them to life experiences. He really brings out the importance of staying in God’s word and constantly being in communion with Him. Billy Graham states that he was never afraid of or unprepared for death, but wishes that he had been taught how to grow old. He passes along lessons learned as he has progressed through the last several years. Many men and women mentioned in the Bible were used for great things long after they ceased to be young men and women. Thus, it is important to continue seeking God’s will for our lives and to listen when He asks us to do something.

In addition, Rev. Graham offers insight into planning for the future and keeping in mind those we may eventually leave behind. He also talks about changing relationships with children, grandchildren, and other family members and friends.

Rev. Graham ends his book by speaking about the certainties of heaven. As we grow older, we don’t cease to be useful for God or reach a point where we have fulfilled our purpose and can “retire from life.”Referencing a phrase his wife requested for her headstone, the end of our life is the end of construction. The Lord will continue to shape us and use us until the day He calls us home, thus it is important that we never cease to seek His will. It is comforting to think that true retirement is going to be with the Lord in Heaven!

I found this book very enriching from start to finish, and nearly impossible to tear away from. Nearing Home is definitely a book to read and re-read. The book is written not just for those who are nearing the end of their time on earth, but for men and women in any stage of life.

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