During the August 17th meeting there was some great discussion about Chapter 2 on the topic of how each of us defines "success." If you watch nightly television or look at the adds on billboards, newspapers, or internet pop-ups we are presented with Madison Avenue or Hollywood's version of what success should look like. Most of those things will never truly satisfy us or give us the inner peace we desire in fulfilling what God has called us to do. Our call is to be comforters, not comfortable! For each of us that role will be different, unique, and special.
Why is it so important for you to understand and define what success means to you?
There are probably lots of good reasons, but I believe the most important one is so you can fulfill the purpose of God in your life. No one else can do that, and unless you know what it is, and choose to do it, no one else will.
This Sunday's class will focus on reviewing the work you've done to create your own personal mission statement. If you're not done yet, get going! The next month will be hard because you are going to look deeper into your heart than you ever have before. It will be uncomfortable and awkward and maybe even depressing as you prayerfully understand more of what God has placed inside of you to be and to do.
Don't give up! This will be the hard part, but it leads to the joy of renewing your dreams, setting goals and beginning to re-order your daily activities to achieve them!
Don't worry about making it perfect! The road we're on is a journey and we'll get smarter and modify our course along the way. Although the gifts, talents and values inside of you may not drastically change, our knowledge of them will continue to increase and be molded by His hand as he refines us.
Write it down! This will not work if it's only a mental exercise! YOU HAVE TO WRITE IT DOWN! It's a little more work, but it gives you a far greater understanding of what you believe.
If you missed the session on Sunday, the following are the audio tracks for the meeting. Please click on the link's below, take a listen to them, make notes, and keep pressing on!
Thoughts on Chapter 2
Your Definition of Success
Personal Mission Statement Worksheet
Homework Assignment
Closing Prayer
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