The Equipper #2: Unlock Your Focus - Crafting a Guiding Life Statement

Living with Intention: How to Navigate Life's Choices with Clarity and Confidence

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Table of Contents

• The Power of Values and a Guiding Life Statement

• Steps to Create Your Guiding Life Statement

• Real-life Example: My Mission Statement

• My Core Values

• How a Guiding Life Statement Helps in Decision Mak …

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Hey there, Equipper!

Happy Saturday! 🌞 This week's Equipper is all about living with intention by crafting a guiding life statement grounded in your core values.

This isn't just a lofty idea—it's a practical tool to help you navigate life's myriad choices with clarity and confidence. Ready to dive in? Let's go!

The Power of Values and a Guiding Life Statement

We all have values—principles that matter deeply to us. But how often do we reflect on them? And more importantly, how often do we let them guide our decisions?

A guiding life statement serves as a compass, ensuring we're not just drifting through life but moving purposefully in the direction that aligns with our values.

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Steps to Create Your Guiding Life Statement

1. Reflect on Your Core Values: What principles are non-negotiable for you? Faith, family, integrity, compassion—list them out.

2. Identify Your Purpose: What drives you? What gives you a sense of fulfillment?

3. Draft Your Statement: Combine your values and purpose into a concise statement.

4. Refine and Commit: Make it succinct and memorable. Commit to living it out daily.

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Real-life Example: My Mission Statement

Here's my personal mission statement to give you an idea:

"I exist to seek first the kingdom of God by being a strong, godly, loving leader of my family and friends while leaving a legacy of church planting ministry in the least-reached peoples of the world."

Mike Brewer

This statement isn't just words—it's my north star. It reminds me to prioritize my faith, lead with love, and focus on my mission to spread God's word.

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My Core Values

To give you a deeper insight, here are my core values that shape my guiding life statement:

1. Honor God and family with spiritual covering.

2. Live a life of character built upon honesty and integrity.

3. Walk out pioneering faith of obedience with wisdom.

4. Continually develop mentoring relationships that raise up and send forth reproducing leaders.

Each of these values forms the foundation of my mission, guiding my daily actions and long-term goals.

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How a Guiding Life Statement Helps in Decision Making

With a clear guiding life statement, you gain a powerful tool to filter opportunities.

Does this new job align with your values? Does this project support your purpose?

Your statement helps you confidently say "yes" to what matters and "no" to distractions.

For instance, if an opportunity arises that doesn’t contribute to my mission of church planting among the least-reached, I know it’s a "no" for me.

This clarity saves time, reduces stress, and ensures I’m always moving toward my God-given purpose.

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Now it's your turn!

What are your core values? What’s your purpose?

Take a moment this weekend to draft your guiding life statement. Here’s a simple exercise to get you started:

1. List your top four core values. Start with single words, phrases, and scripture that you live by.

2. Reflect on your purpose and passions.

3. Combine these into a single, concise statement that resonates with you.

4. Share your initial thoughts with me—I’d love to hear them and support you on this journey! 🌟

Conclusion

Creating a guiding life statement isn't just a one-time exercise—it's an ongoing journey of aligning your daily actions with your deepest values.

As you refine your statement, let it be a constant reminder of who you are and what you stand for.

Living with a guiding life statement means you’re always anchored, no matter how turbulent life gets.

It helps you stay true to your principles, make confident decisions, and move steadily toward your goals.

Until next week, keep equipping yourself and others for greatness! 🙌

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I request Your Prayer Covering

Right now, at the time of this writing, I'm soaring at about 36,000 feet above western Canada, on my way to Cambodia to join The Well Global Alliance missionaries, Robert and Cherish Bickle, and their family. I will be in Cambodia until July 17 when I depart for two additional week ministering in three cities in Australia.

Once I land, I'll meet up with Ben and Page Irvine, who are also part of our Global Alliance team. We're planning to spend a lot of time in prayer, seeking spiritual freedom around our mission base.

The area we're heading to has a heavy spiritual atmosphere, scarred by genocide and war, and with less than 2% of the population being Christian.

We could really use your prayers. Please pray for the following:

1. We hear clearly from Jesus.

2. For our health.

3. For our families,.

4. For Jesus, the great intercessor, to work through us.

5. Pray that those we speak with will feel a strong conviction and that the powers of darkness will fall and flee.

Thank you for your support!