  Chapter 38-  The Great Commission is my commission Verse to remember-  Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind.  Psalm 67: 2 Question to consider -  what steps can I take to prepare to go on a short term missions experience in the next year?
 In reality that happening in the next year is slim to none.  Once Katy and I have full time jobs with vacation time after one year of service then we could think about this.  Chapter 39-  Blessed to be balanced Verse to remember-  life life with a due sense of responsibility,  not as those that do not know the meaning of life but as those who do.
 Eph 5: 15 Question to consider-  Which of the 4 activities will I begin in order to stay on track and balance Gods five purposes in my life?  The 5 purposes were:  Practiced by the first Christians in Acts chapter 2 Explained by Paul in Ephesians 4 Modeled by Jesus in John 17 Summarized in the Great Commandment and the Great Commission by Jesus Gods 5 purposes for your life are:  Love God with all your heart (
worship)  Love your neighbor as yourself ( ministry)  Go and make disciples ( evangelism)  Baptize them into (
fellowship)  Teach them to do all things ( discipleship)  " A great commitment to the great commandment and the great commission will make you a great Christian"  Practice the following four habits Talk it through with a spiritual partner or small group Give yourself a regular spiritual check up Write down your progress in a journal Pass on what you learn to others I need to start doing habits 1 and 3 on a regular basis.
 I already practice habits 2 and 4.  I need to email Rick Warren at free@ purposedrivenlife. com and ask for ALL of the free resources listed on page 324.
