Foundations

I've been reading a book entitled "Fear No Evil" by American pastor Brady Boyd which was lent to me by a friend when returning a book I lent to them. In this book, pastors and others are encouraged to develop a better understanding of who they are and what they stand for, through writing down statements that then can become guiding principles for their decision-making and their responses to certain happenings. This is especially important for when you are put on the spot or find yourself suddenly out of your comfort zone. So here goes ... this is what I wrote down for myself as a foundational statement for my life and ministry: "The Jesus-following life necessarily means initiating and participating in causes and activities that make the world more reflective of the Kingdom of God as per Jesus' great prayer 'Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven'".