In yesterday’s blog I said that I had 12 “Purpose Statements” also called “Mission Statements” or “Value Statements”. These are the foundation of my life and the basis for all of my decisions and the basis for all of my goals. I make new goals every year, but my “Purpose Statements” never change. It is the fact that they are fixed, never changing that keeps me headed in a straight line in my life, with out detours. yesterday I wrote about one of the twelve, in fact it is the last one on the list which seems reasonable as it is ” Finish Well”. I was going to write about a new one each day, but a number of you asked what they were so I will give you the list first.

1. Love God
2. Love Patty (the way Jesus loves the Church)
3. Love people
4. Raise champions
5. Make disciples
6. Keep it simple
7. Train diligently
8. Be strong
9. Be wise
10. Work hard
11. Be a witness
12. Finish well

Each of the 12 has a number of Bible verses that go with them that I have memorized and meditate on. Each one of the Statements has a number of sub points, usually 5 that describes in more detail how I will successfully become these values. Reading through the 12 “Purpose Stayements”, the verses that go along with them, and the 5 or so sub points under each one slowly, thoughtfully and reflectively is a great exercise that helps me see weak areas of my life that I need to work at a bit more. I don’t want to live my life frantically, but I do want to live it motivated and hot. I don’t want to be lazy and indifferent, but I do want to be relaxed and stress free, enjoying the journey. These “Purpose Stayements” have been a great tool for me.