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In my reading this past weekend I read a selection from Dr. Robert Sokolowski where he states that the concept of mission or purpose is intrinsic to the concept of person.
As such, much of our identity as "persons" seems to be derived from
the purpose we have in life, whether that be as a stockbroker,
mechanic, student, wife, parent, or any other number of roles we sense
that we have. However, in the truest sense, it is only our transcendent
purpose - our divine purpose - that can complete our sense of identity
as humans created in the likeness and image of God. Sokolowski writes, "The
divine 'purpose' we are given in life, what in the mind of God each
human being is meant to be, is a participant in the mission of Christ.
Jesus was completely identified with his mission and so was a person in
the fullest sense possible; he was nothing but his mission, which
reflected his eternal procession from the Father in the Holy Trinity."
He goes on to say that other human beings, created by Christ in God's
image, acquire a mission, and as a result a personal identity, by their
relationship to the mission of Jesus. Rather than wasting our time
trying to find our identity in a mere profession or occupation, we need
to understand our true Calling or purpose in Christ and then allow our
profession or occupation to become a manifestation of our part in the
mission of Christ - that is the only place where true identity,
serenity, and passion can be found.
If you're searching for your part in the mission of Christ, you might want to connect with the folks at Leadership Vision
.
Their mission is to help you understand how God has created you and how
you can begin to discover the purpose for which you were created. I
highly recommend their events as life-changing discovery experiences.
Also, you might want to check out my book Leading From the Inside Out, particularly the chapter on "Connecting With Your Calling." However you choose to do it ... Just Do It! Discover your purpose and role in God's Kingdom Mission, you'll never be the same!© |
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