Nov 30 2007
Talking about my generation
When will I take the time to write down my answers to life’s five great questions? When will I put my purpose on paper?
The Purpose Driven Life, p. 319
I will write down my purpose on “paper” now in this blog.
- What will be the center of my life?
I thought about my family, then my career. But they are actually my secondary reasons, because Jesus must be first in my life since he is the alpha and omega – the beginning and the end. I started in this world by God’s creation. At the end, He wants me to fulfill His purpose. God is the one I turn to when I have troubles with my family and career. I report to a higher authority. - What will be the character of my life?
The ultimate Jesus-like characters are: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I must strive to be all of those and maintain those characteristics at all time. Not an easy task. I struggle with every single one of those, every day. I will have to get these characters carved out on a plaque and display them prominently in my house to remind myself daily. - What will be the contribution of my life?
I must also be a helping hand to my community and my workplace. Helping others is one of my purpose. God gave my abilities to be used to help others. - What will be the communication of my life?
I have my testimonies. I must share them with everyone and lead them to Jesus. I must remember the experiences when I depend on God for resolution. God is good, and people must know that. - What will be the community of my life?
I must be involved in the church and my small group. It’s my fellowship with them. I must seek discipleship and accountability. I can not be a bench warmer at church to merely just simmer, sit, and sour. I must be a functioning member of the body of Christ.
This is my list of things to do. My first draft of my mission statement:
My life purpose is to use my abilities to serve others, be a functioning body of Christ, share my testimonies, develop Jesus’ character quality, and have God as the center of my life!
This statement will be my purpose statement, as I lead my generation for the glory of God.
