My 2008 Life Purpose Statement
”Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track”.
Prov. 3:5-6 (Msg)
This year’s Bible verses for me are:
Isaiah 40:3 “The Lord says, `forget about what has happened before. Do not think about the past. Instead, look at the new things I’m going to do.'”
Proverbs 8:18: “With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.” NVI
MY LIFE MISSION
What is success for me?
I. PERSONAL: WHAT DO I WANT TO BE? (character)
Knowing God as my best friend.
“Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but Let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord.” Jer. 9:23-24
“Friendship with God is reserved for those who reverence him. With them alone he shares the secrets of his promises.” Ps. 25:14 (LB)
“Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding.” Pr. 9:10 (LB)
“Some people have missed the most important thing in life??they don’t know God” 1 Tim 6:21 (LB)
Becoming like Christ in character and values.
“For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him…should become like his Son.” Rom 8:29 (LB)
“As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him.” 2 Cor 3:18 (LB)
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.” Phil. 2:5
Developing and using the abilities God gave me.
“Christ has given each of us special abilities??whatever he wants us to have out of his rich storehouse of gifts.” Eph. 4:7 (LB)
“If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.” Eccl 10:10
Maintaining my health and energy to do God’s will.
“praying… that your body is as healthy as I know your soul is” 3 Jn. 2 (LB)
Being wise and balanced.
“Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!..If you exalt wisdom, she will exalt you.” Pr. 4:7-8 (LB)
“The value of wisdom is far above rubies; nothing can be compared with it.” Pr. 8:11 (LB)
“Wisdom will make the hours of your day more profitable and the years of your life more fruitful.” Pr. 9:11 (LB)
“A relaxed mind makes for physical health…” Pr. 14:30 (Berkley)
ll. MY FAMILY
Having those who know me best respect me most.
“I will try to walk a blameless path, but how I need your help, especially in my own home, where I long to act as I should.” Ps. 101:2 (LB)
“It is a wonderful heritage to have an honest father.” Pr. 20:7 (LB)
Meeting my wife, Ana’s needs so well that she never has to look elsewhere.
“Show the same kind of love to your wife as Christ showed to the Church when he died for her,” Eph 5:25 (LB)
“Be careful of your wife, being thoughtful of her needs and honoring her … Remember that you and your wife are partners in receiving God’s blessings, and if you don’t treat her as you should, your prayers will not get ready answers.” 1 Pet 3:7 (LB)
“Honor your marriage and its vows, and be pure.” Heb. 13:4 (LB)
When Cristi leaves home, she will…
– love God with all her heart
– have Biblical convictions about right & wrong
– have high self-esteem and feel loved
– have identified her gifts and life purpose
“Don’t keep on scolding and nagging your children, making them angry and resentful. Rather, bring them up with the loving discipline the Lord himself approves, with suggestions and godly advice.” Eph. 6:4 (LB)
Honoring my parents, and Ana’s by caring for them in old age as they did for us growing up.
“… kindness should begin at home, supporting needy parents. This is something that pleases God very much.” 1 Tim. 5:4 (LB)
“If you honor your father and mother, yours will be a long life, full of blessing.” Eph. 6:3 (LB)
III. VOCATIONAL
Fulfilling my call and using my gifts as an internet marketer, entrepreneur, ENCO Dredging Vice President, or wherever he might place me.
“Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Eph 4:1
“God has given me the wonderful privilege of telling everyone about this plan of his; and he has given me his power and special ability to do it well.” Eph 3:7(LB)
Leading by example and empowering others to do the same in their given ministry.
“Don’t be a tyrant, but lead them by your good example, and when the Head Shepherd comes; your reward will be a never?ending share in his glory.” 1 Pet. 5:3-4 (LB)
“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” Heb 13:7 (NIV)
Keep a critical eye both upon your own life and on the teaching you give…and you will not only save your own soul, but the souls of your hearers as well.” 1 Tim. 4:16 (Ph)
IV. MINISTRY
Planting Churches
(to attack spiritual lostness)
Equipping Servant leaders
(to attack ego-centric leadership)
Assisting the Poor
(to attack poverty)
Care for the sick
(to attack disease)
Educating the next Generation
(to attack illiteracy and minister to children)