Life Purpose Statement (difference between purposes and goals)
Continuing the discussion on identity, an important aspect is knowing why I exist? Most of us I am sure know about goal setting, that they need to measurable and realistic in terms of time frames etc.
However what if your goals don't match your purpose, then the act of achieving those goals becomes empty and meaninglessness.
There is a huge difference in knowing what your purpose is and setting goals.
To know who I am and why do I exist gives us meaningful reasons and helps us set goals that help us achieve our purpose, it's far deeper and more fulfilling.
For a lot more on the subject I suggest reading "The Man in The Mirror " by Patrick Morley.
So as promised this is what I have recorded as my Life Purpose Statement.
Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
"Westminster Shorter Catechism"
Identity
My identity is wrapped in "Who" I am and not in "What" I do.
I am first a Son in my father's house, born again by Grace and Faith and not works. I am a friend of God and his Christ, Jesus is my Lord, Saviour,King, and brother. I am a part of his body, built into his building, the church, with a part to play according to his plans, purposes, gifts as he wills. He is the potter and I am the clay. He has called me to be a good ambassador for his Kingdom.
For we are Godʼs handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.
John 4:34
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5
This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ”
Matthew 3:3
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
Purposes
1) I am called to love God with ALL of my heart, soul, mind and strength, willing to lay down my life and pick up my cross and follow Jesus in obedience to his word, will and plans and purposes for my life.
2) I desire to live a disciplined life, in Spirit, soul and body. To exercise my body, soul and spirit, to live a life that's worthy of the calling he has on my life. In thought, word and deed, watching my language, behaviors, actions, to align my will with Gods will, to live in true repentance. To live free within the boundaries He has set, and to surrender my life in exchange for his, to pick up my cross and follow Jesus.
3) I am called to be a father to my children, to steward them into the best they can be for and in God, teaching and leading by example. This would extend to any grandchildren that we may have God willing.
4) I am called to live a life of sacrifice, obedience and to strive to be transformed into the image of my King by his spirit at work within me, to bear much fruit, of love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, gentleness, kindness, faithfulness and self-control by abiding in the vine, and him in me. I am called to live humbly before God and do what is right and act justly in all I do.
5) I am called to love people, especially the household of God, to reach out and make disciples, to be a credible, biblical and genuine witness of God's Grace, Mercy and help bring them along with myself into a deep, real, tangible, and practical knowledge of Christ, resulting in maturity, I aim to be a good example in the manner of how I live and do life with others. I want to live a sacrificial life in service of the King, his Kingdom and the people he brings into my life.
6) I am called to encourage men and women to prepare themselves, their families and the nation to, make straight their paths and to seek and return to ways of the Lord as a Prophetic voice and to train and equip them in acts of service.
Goals in support of purposes
a) Stay devoted to the daily habits and disciplines of fellowship, and intimacy through
Prayer
Reading of the word
Prayer in tongues
Applying the word of truth as it is revealed to me
b) To keep my heart pure and clean hands, by resisting the devil, temptations and sin by fixing my eyes on Jesus and the finished and complete work on the cross.
c) To do everything as unto the Lord
e) To provide and protect my family to the best of my ability. To lift them before God and place them in his care.
f) To be open, transparent, honest and real in all my dealings with my family, and others, to be just and fair to all
g) To actively and intentionally seek the power of God to transform me by his word and Spirit, and to help others on the same journey.
h) To lead by example in a life of humble submission to God of love, Faith, hope and truth in ALL that I say and do, so that I may make disciples of Christ.
I) To actively seek and maintain relationships with Godly people to help me examine my life and progress in the things above and in regards to my character and lifestyle, allowing them to speak to my life, to assist me to keep on track in truth and love. Likewise I commit to do the same for others.
However what if your goals don't match your purpose, then the act of achieving those goals becomes empty and meaninglessness.
There is a huge difference in knowing what your purpose is and setting goals.
To know who I am and why do I exist gives us meaningful reasons and helps us set goals that help us achieve our purpose, it's far deeper and more fulfilling.
For a lot more on the subject I suggest reading "The Man in The Mirror " by Patrick Morley.
So as promised this is what I have recorded as my Life Purpose Statement.
Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
"Westminster Shorter Catechism"
Identity
My identity is wrapped in "Who" I am and not in "What" I do.
I am first a Son in my father's house, born again by Grace and Faith and not works. I am a friend of God and his Christ, Jesus is my Lord, Saviour,King, and brother. I am a part of his body, built into his building, the church, with a part to play according to his plans, purposes, gifts as he wills. He is the potter and I am the clay. He has called me to be a good ambassador for his Kingdom.
For we are Godʼs handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.
John 4:34
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5
This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ”
Matthew 3:3
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
Purposes
1) I am called to love God with ALL of my heart, soul, mind and strength, willing to lay down my life and pick up my cross and follow Jesus in obedience to his word, will and plans and purposes for my life.
2) I desire to live a disciplined life, in Spirit, soul and body. To exercise my body, soul and spirit, to live a life that's worthy of the calling he has on my life. In thought, word and deed, watching my language, behaviors, actions, to align my will with Gods will, to live in true repentance. To live free within the boundaries He has set, and to surrender my life in exchange for his, to pick up my cross and follow Jesus.
3) I am called to be a father to my children, to steward them into the best they can be for and in God, teaching and leading by example. This would extend to any grandchildren that we may have God willing.
4) I am called to live a life of sacrifice, obedience and to strive to be transformed into the image of my King by his spirit at work within me, to bear much fruit, of love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, gentleness, kindness, faithfulness and self-control by abiding in the vine, and him in me. I am called to live humbly before God and do what is right and act justly in all I do.
5) I am called to love people, especially the household of God, to reach out and make disciples, to be a credible, biblical and genuine witness of God's Grace, Mercy and help bring them along with myself into a deep, real, tangible, and practical knowledge of Christ, resulting in maturity, I aim to be a good example in the manner of how I live and do life with others. I want to live a sacrificial life in service of the King, his Kingdom and the people he brings into my life.
6) I am called to encourage men and women to prepare themselves, their families and the nation to, make straight their paths and to seek and return to ways of the Lord as a Prophetic voice and to train and equip them in acts of service.
Goals in support of purposes
a) Stay devoted to the daily habits and disciplines of fellowship, and intimacy through
Prayer
Reading of the word
Prayer in tongues
Applying the word of truth as it is revealed to me
b) To keep my heart pure and clean hands, by resisting the devil, temptations and sin by fixing my eyes on Jesus and the finished and complete work on the cross.
c) To do everything as unto the Lord
e) To provide and protect my family to the best of my ability. To lift them before God and place them in his care.
f) To be open, transparent, honest and real in all my dealings with my family, and others, to be just and fair to all
g) To actively and intentionally seek the power of God to transform me by his word and Spirit, and to help others on the same journey.
h) To lead by example in a life of humble submission to God of love, Faith, hope and truth in ALL that I say and do, so that I may make disciples of Christ.
I) To actively seek and maintain relationships with Godly people to help me examine my life and progress in the things above and in regards to my character and lifestyle, allowing them to speak to my life, to assist me to keep on track in truth and love. Likewise I commit to do the same for others.
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