The 7 Laws of Life Mission

These 7 Laws of Life Mission have been gleaned from the lives of
dozens of great men and women throughout history whose impact
on the world was massive and unarguably positive. Below is a brief
description of life mission and each of the 7 Laws!

WHAT IS LIFE MISSION?

In the book I define life mission in a unique way. This is my definition, drawn from years of studying the lives of great people: "An errand given to an individual or group by God to complete in the service of others. In this service they represent God, striving to do as He would do in their place, and are ultimately responsible to God for what they do. Through their acts of service, they, their families and those they serve experience personal growth and their lives are deeply enriched."

THE FOUNDATIONAL LAWS

Law 1: "Love God: Establish Your Divine Center"

You have an understanding of the nature of God, His love for you and His desire to work with
you. You have spent time in your central classic or scripture and can draw on it's wisdom in
time of need. You have a thriving relationship with God and know how to receive direction
from Him. You are willing to put His will above your own, regardless of the cost.

Law 2: "Love Yourself: Strive for Self-Mastery"

You draw your value from God and nowhere else and therefore see yourself as worthy of love,
care and consideration. You discipline yourself as you would anyone you love, kindly and
patiently, while staying committed to personal growth. You ensure that your needs are
consistently met to guard against breakdown. You embark on the adventure of self-discovery,
looking forward to all the wonderful things you'll learn about yourself throughout your lifetime.
You also actively develop the gifts you've already found.

Law 3: "Love Truth: Align Your Life With Principles"

You have a conviction that God governs this world through natural laws and principles. You
understand the nature of principles and can identify them wherever they are found-regardless
of who is delivering the information, how they are delivering it or the form in which it is being
delivered. You are a devoted truth-seeker who endeavors to find and live according to true
principles. You teach principles in your home and work toward the application of principles in
every area of your life.

Law 4: "Love Humanity: Become a Servant-Leader"

You have a basic understanding of the true history of humanity because you utilize original
sources rather than leaning on the learning of others. You are familiar with the current
conditions of the world, and the worldviews and world religions which dominate it. You love
learning from the greats and seek to emulate their example. You have tools for lifelong
learning and know how to discern between sources that will build you and others, and those
that won't. You are committed to finding ways to build bridges through principles and bring
God's love to all His children.

THE LEADERSHIP LAWS

Law 5: “Hear the Call: Obtain a Clear Vision of Where You Can Serve”

There are two ways in which mission driven individuals hear the call to mission. For some, clarity comes on its own. As a result of living the Foundational Laws, you may be confident in your next steps, knowing what you need to do. Or, you may find mission is a more active process. You proceed by asking the Lord, letting Him know you’re willing and waiting for Him to show you. Both lead to hearing a call to serve God’s children using your specific gifts and strengths.

Law 6: "Courageously Execute: Apply Principled Solutions to Real World Problems"

Like an oak in a storm, deepening its roots to withstand harder times, courageous execution of
your mission call is always accompanied by obstacles and hardships. The Lord has bigger
things in mind for you and he needs you to be stronger than you are. This is your opportunity
to return to the Foundational Laws and push your roots deeper into the soil proving to God and
yourself that you're going to give it your all. This is when you discover that you have a greater
ability to love and to lead than you ever expected!

Law 7: "Do It Again: And Again and Again"

Mission driven men and women don't stop with iust one call. When thev see another
opportunity to serve, when they see another group that needs to hear their message, or when
they know that God is calling them to love someone else, they answer. They expand the work
thev're already involved in or start new projects. In this way, their capacity, outreach and
influence expand for the good. Thev keep hearing and answering the calls, again and again
and again.

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MY JOURNEY TO LIFE MISSION

“Our mission is to convey God’s love.” ~ Mother Teresa

Near the beginning of the German occupation of Holland during WWII, Corrie ten Boom, a 50-year-old spinster, was visiting Jewish friends. In the middle of their discussion, the children called from upstairs for their father to put them to bed. He quickly excused himself, and Corrievcould hear their romping play and laughter. As she listened, reflecting on the deep love that was present in their home, a realization suddenly struck her with intense force—this family was in grave danger. More and more frequently Jews were going missing from their homes and jobs, but now she awoke to the truth that this family, her dear friends, could be next. At any moment the Gestapo could knock on this door, raid the house, and separate the family forever.

With this awareness came an overwhelming sadness and an anxious desire to help. As she waited in their living room, she wondered what she could possibly do. Her life was simple, her income was small, and her resources were few. She felt she had little to give, but she was willing to do what she could. In that moment of great bravery and generosity, she said a silent prayer and offered up all she had. “Lord, I offer myself for Your people. In any way. Any place. Any time.”

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