The Paul Tripp Podcast 974. A Midlife Owner’s Manual | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
Nov 19, 2025
In this discussion, midlifers are encouraged to view Scripture as their Owner’s Manual for life's challenges. Paul highlights the importance of seeking divine wisdom when life's warning lights appear. Through a story about Ray, listeners learn how physical changes can lead to bitterness but also present new opportunities. Paul details common midlife struggles, urging a return to Scripture for guidance. Additionally, he announces the redesigned edition of his book 'Lost in the Middle' and leads a prayer for grace in turning back to the Bible.
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Scripture As The Owner's Manual
- Scripture functions as the manufacturer's owner's manual for human life and aging.
- It alone provides authoritative, practical wisdom for the struggles that surface in midlife.
Pull Out The Manual When Lights Flash
- When life's warning lights flash, immediately consult Scripture instead of improvising.
- Don't drive on in confusion; open the owner's manual the manufacturer provided.
A Man Named Ray’s Turning Point
- Ray was active and devout yet a surgery radically changed his sense of future and joy.
- He became bitter, isolated, and showed little evidence that Scripture shaped his response to suffering.
