John Mark Comer Teachings First Half, Second Half of Life | Naming Your Stage of Apprenticeship E4
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Two Halves Of Life Framework
- John Mark Comer frames life as two stages: when you were younger and when you are old, based on Jesus' words to Peter.
- The first half centers on agency and upward momentum while the second half moves toward surrender and being led toward the cross.
First Half Tasks: Identity And Commitments
- The first half of life builds identity, differentiation from parents, discipline, and key commitments like vocation and relationships.
- These tasks form an ego that later must be offered up for deeper maturity in the second half.
Puberty Drives Outward Momentum
- Comer describes the energy surge at puberty driving us out to find independence and a new home.
- He uses his son's hyperactivity as a vivid example of youthful energy needing channeling.