I exist to know and make known the glory of God, to sacrifice myself for others in light of the understanding that I am chosen, loved and redeemed by the atoning work of Christ;
To love the Lord my God with all my
heart: to treasure Christ supremely; to love and be lead by his life-giving Spirit and commandments; to guard my heart from sexual thoughts and images
soul: to rest on the sufficiency of the cross; to boldly live the adventure for which God has called me; to firmly trust that God has a plan for my life and that he will work all things together for my good
mind: to diligently study first and foremost God’s holy Word so that I might be a well-informed servant-leader for the Kingdom; to guide others in Biblical doctrine that the Gospel might become a single passion in their lives; to always be reading and learning new things
strength: to be a warrior with the courage to fight for the well-being of those I love and for the oppressed and marginalized; to boldly proclaim the gospel everywhere I go in word and deed; to work as to the Lord in all things; to avoid wasting time watching TV and idly perusing the internet; to eat healthy at least 80% of the time and exercise at least 5 days a week
and to love my neighbor as myself: to be intentional in building relationships with those who don’t know the Lord out of compassion for them and a desire to spread his renown; to intentionally pursue a multi-generational church community, especially older men that they might provide wise counsel; to pursue strong friendships with current friends, seeking fun activities and deep conversation; to hold accountable my friends in love and to respond well when they do likewise; to keep in touch with old friends; to be a considerate and faithful listener; to never look down on those who do not believe, think, act or look like me, but to always consider others better than myself that the supremacy of Christ might be on display through me at all times in all places.
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