Driven by purpose and passion, we establish a mission statement for life; because, we must clearly define our goal while maintaining focus on the prize. Then, we must establish an action plan that forces us into steps toward that goal–one step at a time. Either that or we go through life drifting. Everyone at times develops a mission for a moment. Example: When a bride-to-be desiring a specific dress or a marathon runner preparing for a race, establish a diet/exercise plan to ascertain they reach their goal. As followers of Christ, how effective could our lives be if we establish a mission statement defining our purpose and number one passion in life, being Christ Jesus. Therefore, our lives would be driven by God’s will and purpose; because, we see Him as the greatest treasure and our goal becomes conformed to knowing Him more.
As I look back over my life, I realize most of my struggles in this Christian walk came because of one of these three issues. Either I 1) Lost focus of my goal. 2) Lost my passion to push through toward the goal 3). Failed to establish a plan toward reaching the goal. Over the years the current mission may ebb and flow somewhat; however, the focus needs to remain unwavering.
Example: my mission for my website use to be “Seeking and Savoring Christ, that His Love and His Joy Might be Displayed”; whereas, now it has evolved into “Inspiring Joy in Life’s Toughest Moments”. Both remain focused on Jesus Christ and displaying His Joy to the World; however, my process changed from my steps toward achieving that goal into what I hope to bring you who by chance stop to read. In short, my mission changed from me to you.
PAUL’S MISSION STATEMENT
8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have put aside all else, counting it worth less than nothing, in order that I can have Christ, 9 and become one with him, no longer counting on being saved by being good enough or by obeying God’s laws, but by trusting Christ to save me; for God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith—counting on Christ alone. 10 Now I have given up everything else—I have found it to be the only way to really know Christ and to experience the mighty power that brought him back to life again, and to find out what it means to suffer and to die with him.
11 So whatever it takes, I will be one who lives in the fresh newness of life of those who are alive from the dead.
12 I don’t mean to say I am perfect. I haven’t learned all I should even yet, but I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and wants me to be.13 No, dear brothers, I am still not all I should be, but I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God is calling us up to heaven because of what Christ Jesus did for us. Philippians 3
Paul’s goal, clearly stated: To Know Christ and to press with all His energy toward being all that Jesus Christ desired Him to be.
A GOAL WITH PASSION TO REACH
When my goal became knowing Jesus Christ, fully and intimately with all my heart; then, I began to see even my moments of suffering differently. My focus became Him. My passion transformed to wanting to be all that He desired. His will, nothing more, nothing less and nothing else. Only then could I see the crosses and storms of this life through God’s eyes of Grace and love. If He needed to transform my heart, so be it! Whatever He needs to do.
ACTION PLAN:
My action plan:
- Arise each morning early to read His word and spend time alone with Him.
- Every night I end my day in prayer.
- Whenever fears or doubts creep into my heart; I stop for a moment and focus on a scripture of promise for whatever trial I face
So, I ask you; what is your true mission statement of life? What goal are you most passionate for? Keeping that in mind, then all the other goals you may develop during a lifetime conform to your life goal. The one thing I know: When Jesus Christ becomes your greatest goal and knowing Him more your mission of life; then, each step you take brings you closer to Glory.
If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link, if you have a prayer request email me by clicking here or comment here
CONCLUDING TWEETS:
[tweetthis]When God Becomes Your Focus and Goal, Your Mission Statement changes[/tweetthis]
[tweetthis]Hope grows as You focus on Jesus Christ & Your mission is to know Him more[/tweetthis]
OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE
A Broken and Contrite Heart, I published in 2010, answers the question, “What do I do when I keep falling into the same sin? Does God hate me because I keep failing to get this write? So, where do I begin again and find joy in my salvation; after, falling. If you want to know more about this book or the other books I have written: You can find a link at: Book Resources.
©Effie Darlene Barba, 2017
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