Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.

1 Timothy 6:6 (NLT)

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Working on my Life Purpose Statement

I want to live my life whole heartedly for God with Him in the driver's seat. I want my life to be consumed with loving God and loving people in ways that are real each and every day.

So how do I do that?

I'm just going to brainstorm here:

  • Every morning start my day with God. Spend time praising Him, loving on Him.
  • Throughout the day keep my eyes open for blessings in my life and appreciate all the blessings and thank God for them.
  • Throughout each day keep my eyes open for practical ways I can extend love to others. It can be super little things like letting the guy behind me who just has a couple of items go ahead in front of me when shopping at the grocery store. The main thing is just keeping my eyes open for opportunities so I won't miss them.
  • Keep in focus the why of the tasks of daily life. This includes things like cooking great food for my sons, keeping the house clean and a pleasant atmosphere, laundry, etc. The main thing here is perspective - it's not just dull, routine tasks, it's with the purpose of loving God via obedience to do my best where I am at in life and loving my husband & children in very practical ways.
I would love to find a "ministry" that exemplifies this. I know Sheila wants me to do women's ministries but I'm not so sure if that would not just be busy vrs helping/loving people.

Oh heavenly father, show me what You want me to do. I want to help hurting people and give them love. Yet here I am in this idyllic little mountain town (but I know there are hurting people everywhere). Just show me what to do. I feel like my life is so much about my comfort and pleasure right now; which is great and I appreciate it. But I want to make the most of my time and do not believe that I'm doing that right now. You knew before all time that I would be out of work right now - what do You want me to do? Please help me hear Your voice and know it is You and be obedient. Thank You Father.

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