Your Mission Statement

A friend of mine recently told me a story about visiting his doctor. When the doctor asked how things were going, he broke down in tears. He realized he had been under tremendous stress as a result of economic conditions and the threat of losing his job. All of a sudden, it was more than he could manage and he simply lost it.

Now, during these difficult times, is more important than ever to have a spiritual mission statement--to know who we are and what we are all about. Most of us can recite our company's mission statement and we realize how important it is to keep us focused on the work we're doing. It is equally important to have one for your spiritual life for the same reasons. It keeps you grounded, it reminds you what is important to you, and it focuses you on things that really matter.

As you begin to think about crafting a spiritual mission statement, consider what are your values. What are the things that define who you are and you would never abandon. Jot down some of those values, especially as they relate to family and loved ones, your personal development, and relationship with God. Then begin to think how those values determine the priorities of your life. Typically we make decisions about priorities based upon the values we have subscribed to.

Those priorities determine the decisions that we make and how we spend our time. It should become obvious that if your values are not clear or are out of line with what you're trying to be, your priorities, decision making, and time management will also be out of kilter.

Developing yourself spiritually is no different than developing yourself physically--it requires discipline and commitment. In areas such as daily devotions or prayer, reading about spiritual issues, thinking about the larger meaning of life, and talking to others about your concerns and your feelings--all of these help us to develop into whole human beings spiritually.

Remember: VALUES--->Priorities--->Decisions--->Time Management

Below you'll find some examples of spiritual mission statements to prod your thinking. After reading them, jot down your thoughts about values and priorities and craft a mission statement that makes sense to you. Share it with your spouse or loved ones and measure yourself against it daily to see how you're doing. If you have questions or would like to share your mission statement send us an e-mail.

Sample Mission Statements

My purpose for being on this earth is to help others recognize, develop, and use their God-given intuitive abilities to ease suffering and grow in goodness, love, compassion, and wisdom. My mission is to help take away fear--the fear of death, by proving that we don't die and will see our loved ones again, and the fear of living, by showing how we can tap in to our wisest selves and make our lives much happier and easier. My desire is to help each of us connect to the love that is eternal, that is the reason for our existence.

To remember where I have been and where I will go through maintaining positive relationships with family and friends. To choose the ethical way by making a personal commitment to honesty and integrity. To find peacefulness within myself by looking inward while using my heart to guide my dreams and desires, and my mind to pursue knowledge, creating balance among all of my obligations. To content myself in my surroundings so I will always know where security lies within my life. To build a reputation of being dedicated to every goal I choose to pursue while having successes in both my personal and professional life. To enjoy every moment along this journey finding laughter, love, and happiness with each day that passes.

I want to be part of God's plan of what He is doing on earth, and I want to bring Him glory.

MY MISSION IN LIFE IS TO SERVE GOD BY BEING: A beacon of light, A bridge of understanding, A tower of integrity, and A castle of realized dreams

I will live everyday with Integrity and vow to consistently make a positive difference in the lives of others utilizing my knowledge for the good of all people.

My mission is to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ, walking the hard road and taking up my cross daily to do so.

To find happiness, fulfillment, and value in living, I will seek out and experience all of the pleasures and joys that life has to offer. My core values are not limitations restraining me on this hedonistic quest for fun. Rather, they provide a framework for identifying, pursuing, and achieving those pleasures that last the longest and are the most satisfying. The greatest joy of all is being worthy of the respect and admiration of family, friends, and business associates.