The Mission

Yes it's true!  I' m back! I had to take a hiatus for various and sundry reasons.  Life  happens and there are some things that take precedence over other things. Therefore, the time to write had to take a backseat, but not for long.
Each time I take the time to read God's word (The Holy Bible), my heart is refreshed, my mind is renewed,
my spirit is charged, and I am energized.  God continues to go to great lengths to fulfill his mission in us.
So thus, today my post is all about the mission.  I have come to realize that there is nothing that goes unnoticed by God.  Even when we think he is not looking or we can't sense his presence or seemingly find him.  He is always there.  One of his names is Jehovah Shamma (The God who is near).  I am astounded when I think of the God of this universe, who took the time to focus on my life some 32 years ago.  Wow! But what astounds me even more is that he continues to woo me, shelter, provide, and love on me in such a way that at times, it brings me to tears.  Only a God like that deserves all my praise, my hope, and my faith.

As I read Phillipians 3:1-16, my mission on this planet became crystal clear.  In fact, those passages of scripture read like a coperation's mission statement.  So, I take the liberty to format it as follows:

Mission Statement
To be conformed to the image of Christ Jesus and count all things loss for the gain of Christ ( God is given first place in every area and relation in life)

Goals and Objectives

To know the power of his resurrection-- 
Applying God's word daily as we face life's situations and circumstances  
                                                               
To know the fellowship of his sufferings--
Embrace adversity because it is a tool used to mold and shape us into who God wants us to be
  
To walk humbly before God --                   
Crucify the pride in our lives that hinders us from being free in Christ
                                                          
To renew the mind with God's word--     
Reading the word daily and meditating on it throughout the day

Our walk with the Lord is a process.  We don't arrive overnight and certainly there will be pitfalls and pot holes along rhe way. However, God comes alongside us to provide whatever we need for the journey just like a loving Father.  When I look over my life I am like a cracked vessel, there are times I leak (I falter, I fail, and I wimp out.  But with the power of God's word I overcome, I gain the victory, I walk by faith, I trust and I decide to continue to be a Christ follower.  King Solomon simply summed up our mission as Christ follower's; love God (obey him) and keep his commandments.  If we walk in those two things we will fulfill all of the Bible. Only God could simplify our goal in this life to it's most basic and common denominator.  So, I am encouraged that the mission is possible with God at the helm the ship will make it to shore.

Lovingly yours,
Marilyn G