Along my travels by encounter lots of individuals. I stop in and visit with many leaders of churches, organizations, and businesses. I’m always amazed by those experiences each time.
Everyone has a story. Sometimes through tragedy or triumph yet, stories nonetheless. Every business owner and every church or organization is made up of many stories. There’s always a plot and main characters in the drama of life.
Having been here several times I can feel the culture and people interactions that make up the people in the goals of this organization.
Living life on purpose is essential. When we live on purpose we wake up each morning asking ourselves questions, how can I make a difference? How do I affect change by my actions?
Often it’s our purpose that gets us up in the morning or keeps us out late at night. We define that purpose by something internal but the most lasting change is what is done with God‘s kingdom in mind.
Kingdom mindnessness is what makes the difference. It’s not for this world that we strive it is for the next. It is a legacy that we leave for the generations that will pass by. It is to bring God glory and all that we do inside.
Some people live lives that are transactional. It’s a give-and-take in a fair exchange. It is usually self oriented or personal gain. Life is more than just transactions, isn’t it?
I’m reminded this morning of Colossians that tells us that whatever we do do it wholeheartedly and for the glory of God. As your life is lived on purpose it brings meaning to others that is far lasting. It’s a gift to others that never ceases lives in the hearts and experiences that transform lives.
New Living Translation — And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. - Colossians 3:17
So whether you wake up early or stay up late, ask yourself the question of whether your life will bring meaning to someone else? Do things that are not for yourself that are investments into the lives of others.
