Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: What is my purpose? Do I have a mission that drives my life? And more importantly, is having one even worth considering?
Think about it: should we set goals for our lives? Goals, after all, bring clarity and direction. The key difference between a goal and an objective lies in one powerful word—deadline.
An objective might say, “I want to lose 20 pounds.” A goal says, “I want to lose 20 pounds by March 1st.” Deadlines create urgency, make our dreams tangible, and give our efforts purpose.
For many, life missions revolve around what society glorifies and self - wealth, relationships, success, status. Often, these aspirations fit snugly into the mold of the so-called American Dream.
But are they the right missions?
Consider Jesus Christ. He had a clear and unwavering life mission: to restore the relationship between sinful humanity and a holy God. He left the perfection of heaven to fulfill this mission, offering his life as the ultimate payment for our sins.
But God’s gift of salvation through Christ isn’t forced upon us—we must choose to accept it, making Jesus our Lord and Savior.
While living out his mission, Jesus shared the two greatest commandments:
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:30-31). These weren’t just words—they were the cornerstone of how He lived.
As He pursued His purpose, Jesus healed the sick, raised the dead, fed the hungry, and served others selflessly. All the while, He pointed people to the truth: He is the only way to eternal life.
His mission wasn’t just about what He did; it was about the why behind it all.
Jesus also made it clear that this mission is bigger than any one person. He said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Matthew 9:37-38).
So, what about us?
If Jesus—the perfect example of purpose and love—focused His life on loving God, loving others, and inviting people into God’s kingdom, shouldn’t that inspire our own mission?
Perhaps the best life mission for each of us is simply this: love God deeply, love others genuinely, and join the work of bringing others into His harvest.
When our goals align with these eternal priorities, they become more than just goals—they become part of something far greater than ourselves.
Jesus’s last words prior to leaving earth was;
“So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything that I have taught you, and I will be with you always, even until the end of this age.” (Matthew 28:19-20 NCV)
So, what’s your life mission?
LORD, help me stay focuses on your mission in my life. IJNIP amen ♥️
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