For several years now Simon Sinek has challenged organizations and individuals to take a deeper look at their “Why?”. His premise is that most every entity can clearly define “What?” they do and “How” they do it. But very few are able to articulate “Why?” they do what they do...and ironically it may be the “Why?” that is one of the most important questions to be discussed and answered in our lives!
Have you ever taken the time to inventory your own life with respect to defining your “Why?”? I believe the vast majority of people, specifically Christians, can not paint a clear picture of their “Why?” because, for the most part, they have never taken the time to address the question.
It isn’t as easy as it sounds! And yet the answer to the “Why?” is what releases clearer vision, directs latent passion and energy, and helps you achieve deeper levels of satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
“Why?” are you here on earth?”
“Why?” do you do what you do every day?”
“Why?” do you even get up in the morning?”
“Why?” did Jesus bring you into this world?”
“Why?” did Jesus give you the unique set of skills, personality type and spiritual gifts that you have?”
For our church family, Triumph Centre, our “Why?” is…
“Because the world needs Jesus
and
We are Jesus to our world!”
As individuals, the owner’s manual about your life (the Word of God) answers all three questions...the “What”, the “How”, and the “Why?” and you can find those answers if you can stop this rapid-paced life long enough to seek Him, read the Word and apply it to the questions and our lives!
(Stopping isn’t easy when you realize this Earth you call home is speeding around the sun at 67,000 miles per hour and is spinning on its axis at the rate of 1,000 miles per hour! Whew! No wonder we all feel dizzy!).
Do yourself a favor…find your “Why?”! Make that one of your priorities for 2020. You’ll be glad you did!
(BTW, are you feeling some motion sickness? No wonder!)
-Pastor Mike
