Here are the steps we went through to begin our mission statements:
1. Pray: Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Psalm 127:1
2. List your roles, then put them in order of importance to you.
a. Things you do
b. Things you are
c. Then, Simplify!
3. Dream and Define!
a. Think about your dream goal for this role
b. Ask yourself what you want others to say about you in this role (Think obituary here, as morbid as that sounds)
4. Create Action Statements: What will you accomplish in each role?
a. Write in the present tense
b. Find a verse to accompany it, if you wish
c. Should be a challenge, a chance to grow from where you are today.
5. When you’re done:
a. Post it where you will see it
b. Measure your life against it
c. Review and revise it regularly
Remind yourself that “I AM NOT WHO I WILL BE!” You are in the act of becoming, a change in the making, and remember, your change and growth are not only a product of your own strength and determination, but also God’s grace. Align yourself with Him and step into the flow.
Welcome to your revolution!
Roles | Action Verbs | Adjectives/Adverbs |
Christian | Develop | Consistently |
Wife | Maintain | Loving |
Mom | Pursue | Safe |
Writer | Learn | Simply |
Teacher | Provide | Purposefully |
Friend | Create | Inspiring |
A great resource for writing a mission statement is an e-book available for free on a mom-focused blog called http://inspiredtoaction.com/ which is where I got the worksheets from that we used.
When you make your mission statement, leave a comment and tell us what it is!
