Create a "Vision Statement" for yourself

Most companies spend much time creating their mission statements. It becomes a great reference when decisions are made. Does this fit within our mission as a company? If we do this, how will affect our mission? These are questions that can help a company plan for its goals and direction in the years to come. This is very necessary in a world where distractions of many types can divert attention away from the targets necessary to be successful.

Do you have a personal mission statement that you are working toward?

A mission statement, as valuable as it is, is short term. It looks to the next few years and helps to draw that map. In order to create good mission statements one must first know the entity's reason for existence. A "Vision Statement" gives a clear, concise picture of why this company even exists. As a friend of mine said "It is 30,000 feet up looking down, encompassing all that you are about." Other definitions are: "an image of our desired purpose" "when it is realized the company can be dissolved".

Do you have a personal vision statement that encompasses all you are about? Something that, when it is accomplished, you can say "that is why I was born" or "it is finished" and move on to eternity with God.

There is much that the Church teaches us that helps order our lives and our businesses. We can also learn from business, ways to order our lives and Church activities. Spend some time in prayer and create a working "vision statement" for yourself (or ministry). Write it down and live with it for a few days. Add, change, delete words until you find a simple, concise sentence that encompasses your purpose in this world. From that vision you can create missions for the different areas of your life that will keep you moving toward your vision.

My working model:
"To be a grateful servant to my family, my Church and all those I encounter"

Will get back to you with missions!

TCP

Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Cor 9