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Personal Mission
Personal
that reflects who God created
you to be as one of his followers.
It’s a who you ARE, not what you DO.
Personal
Showing and Sharing God’s love to those in YOUR world!
Having a personal
message and what he has done in your life, it’s also about
actively living out that message for the world to see.
So let’s break it down:
Showing God’s Love-
Simply put….We show God’s love to others by living a lifestyle that reflects a life filled with the Spirit. And what does that look like? Galatians 5:22 says: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control….
Our outward behaviour is the response to our inward commitment. Have you ever heard this one? If you were charged with being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Does your life reflect the fruit of the Spirit? If so, you are half way there to living a lifestyle of being on
Sharing God’s Love- 1 Peter 3:15 tells us: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. We all have two stories to share; God’s story-the gospel message, and your story- your personal life message. Did you know that the amazing work that God has done in your life was not just for your benefit? It was also for the benefit of others. Every time you share your story it brings God glory. Why? Because God was the one who saved/changed/fixed/renewed you. You are a new creation because of God’s power, love and grace, not because of anything you did, but because of what Jesus did. See you sharing your story transitions into sharing God’s story. He gets the credit for the new you!
To Those in Your World- Defining the word “world” when it comes to Personal Mission refers to the relational encounters you have on a daily basis; familiar and unfamiliar. Familiar meaning friends and acquaintances in places like your neighbourhood, your workplace, the gym, at your child’s school, on the athletic field, etc…
Unfamiliar defined as intentionally looking for opportunities/people who you may cross paths with (maybe even only once), that you can share a little kindness, compassion, understanding….a little bit of Jesus with. So are you asking, “How can being kind and compassionate to someone I don’t know, or may never encounter again help bring them to Christ?”
Before you ever came along, God had a plan in place. If you are obedient to God by living a lifestyle on mission, you will be fortunate enough to be included in GOD’S redemptive plan. Keep in mind that coming into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ is a PROCESS not an EVENT! You are just a part in the process. Maybe you are the first, the fifth, the tenth or the one who actually gets to share in leading them across the line to accepting Christ. Only God knows. Take the burden off yourself and understand that we are meant to care and converse, not to convert. Conversion is God’s job, not yours. Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit in your conversations with people. He’ll direct your steps and conversation.
We want to help equip you with ideas and resources to help you live out a lifestyle of Personal
Some great reads:
Becoming a Contagious Christian-Mark Mittleberg
Case for Christ-Lee Strobel
Purpose Driven Life-Rick Warren
Just Walk Across the Room-Bill Hybels
Evangelism without Additives-Jim Henderson
Sharing Jesus Without Fear-Bill Fay
The Unchurched Next Door-Understanding faith stages as keys to sharing your faith-Thom Rainer
Talking About Jesus Without Sounding Religious-Rebecca Manely Pippert