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Writing yourown Purpose

or Mission Statement

Writing yourown Purpose

or Mission Statement

Became popular for Businesses, Corporations

and even Churches!

Became popular for Businesses, Corporations

and even Churches!

The Original Mission

Statement was given at the

Sermon on the Mount

The Original Mission

Statement was given at the

Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5:1-10

1 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was

seated His disciples…

Matthew 5:1-10

1 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was

seated His disciples…

…came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, For

theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

…came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, For

theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are those who mourn, For

they shall be comforted. 5

Blessed are the meek, For they shall

inherit the earth.

4 Blessed are those who mourn, For

they shall be comforted. 5

Blessed are the meek, For they shall

inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are those who hunger and

thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.7 Blessed are the merciful, For they

shall obtain mercy.

6 Blessed are those who hunger and

thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.7 Blessed are the merciful, For they

shall obtain mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For

they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For

they shall be called sons of God.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For

they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For

they shall be called sons of God.

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’

sake, For theirs is the kingdom of

heaven.’”

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’

sake, For theirs is the kingdom of

heaven.’”

Matthew 6:32-34

32 “For after all these things the

Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows…

Matthew 6:32-34

32 “For after all these things the

Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows…

…that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God

and His righteousness, and

all these things shall be added to

you.

…that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God

and His righteousness, and

all these things shall be added to

you.

34 Therefore do not worry about

tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry

about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its

own trouble.”

34 Therefore do not worry about

tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry

about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its

own trouble.”

What Godly Purpose Provides

FiveIncredible Gifts!

What Godly Purpose Provides

FiveIncredible Gifts!

Five Incredible Gifts!

Clarity & CertaintyFulfillment & Faithfulness

Perseverance & PatienceSubstance & SustenanceContinuity & Completion

Five Incredible Gifts!

Clarity & CertaintyFulfillment & Faithfulness

Perseverance & PatienceSubstance & SustenanceContinuity & Completion

Deciphering Your Godly

Purpose

Three Essential Questions!

Deciphering Your Godly

Purpose

Three Essential Questions!

Three Essential Questions!

What and How Much Does It

Eat?

Three Essential Questions!

What and How Much Does It

Eat?

What and How Much Does It

Eat?

The First Rule of Getting a

Pet!

What and How Much Does It

Eat?

The First Rule of Getting a

Pet!

Matthew 10:27-28

“Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in

the ear, preach on the housetops.

Matthew 10:27-28

“Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in

the ear, preach on the housetops.

And do not fear those who kill the

body but cannot kill the soul. But rather

fear Him who is able to destroy both

soul and body in hell.”

And do not fear those who kill the

body but cannot kill the soul. But rather

fear Him who is able to destroy both

soul and body in hell.”

Three Essential Questions!

Can God Bless It?

Three Essential Questions!

Can God Bless It?

Can God Bless It?

Following the Flow of God’s

Character!

Can God Bless It?

Following the Flow of God’s

Character!

Deuteronomy 30:16

“...in that I command you

today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His…

Deuteronomy 30:16

“...in that I command you

today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His…

…commandments, His statutes, and

His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the Lord your God will

bless you…

…commandments, His statutes, and

His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the Lord your God will

bless you…

…in the land which you go to possess.”…in the land which you go to possess.”

Philippians 4:19

“And my God shall supply all your need

according to His riches in glory by

Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19

“And my God shall supply all your need

according to His riches in glory by

Christ Jesus.”

Three Essential Questions!

Is It Redemptive?

Three Essential Questions!

Is It Redemptive?

Is It Redemptive?

The Journey Isthe Destination!

Is It Redemptive?

The Journey Isthe Destination!

Colossians 1:13-14

“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into

the kingdom of the Son of His love…

Colossians 1:13-14

“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into

the kingdom of the Son of His love…

…in whom we have redemption through

His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”

…in whom we have redemption through

His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”

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