Get to the Point

A comprehensive purpose statement might well be based on a line of logic that Jesus used in an argument he had with the corrupt religious leaders of His day.

The leaders, called "Pharisees", were criticizing Jesus, and were questioning His right to teach the people about God and about religion. His statements of authority were bold and armor-clad, and their attacks of logic could not phase him.

After a few exchanges with them, He makes the following statement:

   When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

   And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.             -John 8:28-29

Because Jesus does "always those things that please" Heavenly Father, Father is with Jesus. Isn't that just about everything we want out of life? We want to live in a way that the Holy Ghost can accompany us. The presence of the Holy Ghost is the only sure way to tell if we are walking the way He wants at that precise moment.

How is it done? How do we invite the Holy Ghost to warm our heart? Please our Heavely Father.

So, my purpose might well become something along the lines of "Always seek to please Him". I haven't picked how to word it yet, but I'll let you know when I do.