Mission Statement/Purpose

For the last year I have been a part of a weekly chronological bible discipleship bible study. Today was our last bible study. I was the only woman in the bible study that wasn't from that church, so I am kind of sad that I won't be seeing this ladies frequently. I have learned so much about the bible and reading it in chronological order has put a lot of puzzle pieces together for me. I unfortunately got off track reading toward the end of my pregnancy and after Harper was born, so I am hope to finish reading the entire bible this year. 

Our assignment for our last bible study was to think about our mission statement/purpose for our life. This was overwhelming for me, but I thought about it for days and last night Jess and I sat down to talk about it. Jess reminded me to keep in mind what I want the Lord to say to me when I reach heaven. This was so good for me to do. There are many days I lose perspective on the purpose the Lord has for me. Some days all I think I am good for is doing laundry, feeding my children, cleaning, cooking, running errands, etc., but this assignment was a good reminder that I can fulfill my purpose even if I am at home rocking a baby all day. Also, as I was writing this out I kind of got overwhelmed with the responsibilities I have as a child of God, a wife, a mother, and as a friend. I fall short in so many ways. 

I plan to hang my mission statement up somewhere so it can be a reminder to me. I also plan to add to my mission statement as time goes on. 

Matthew 25:21

 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

I desire is to be...

- a woman who grows in knowledge and application of God's truth. I want to seek out, understand, and follow God's will.

- a loving wife who ministers to Jess and who ministers along side of him.

- a mother who raises her children in a God honoring way (patient, kind, encouraging, etc) and teaches them the truth of Go'd word. 

- a prayer warrior

- compassionate toward others

- use Will's story for the glory of God and minister to those in similar situations (through speaking, giving, praying, serving, volunteering, etc.)

There of course is so much more I could write, but this is where I want to start. I have known this is my purpose for years, but it makes it more applicable to me when I have written it down and have a visual reminder.  

I encourage you to do this as well. All day today I have had more perspective of my role and purpose.