EP 122: All About Life Mission Series - What Is Life Mission?
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The first in a series of upcoming podcasts answering questions “All About Life Mission,” this first installment begins at the beginning.
If you’ve ever wondered what life mission is, this podcast gives you a perspective you may have never considered. Once you understand life mission in this way, it will be so much easier to see why life mission is so transformational—for you, for your family, for your community and beyond!
Stay tuned for upcoming episodes answering more life mission questions such as:
1. How does mission driven living work?
2. Who are mission driven people?
3. How can life mission help me solve my persistent problems?
4. Does everyone have a life mission?
5. Is life mission the same as life purpose?
6. How can life mission help my family?
And many more…
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Podcast Transcript (AI generated)
Welcome back to the podcast. I'm Audrey Rindlisbacher, the founder of the Mission Driven Mom and the author of The Mission Driven Life. If you haven’t yet, head over to themissiondrivenmom.com to get your free copy of the first three chapters of The Mission Driven Life: Discover and Fulfill Your Unique Contribution to the World.
Make sure to grab those chapters, which will introduce you to the Seven Laws of Life Mission. They provide the backstory of the book and guide you on how to live a more mission-driven life, fulfilling your unique contribution to the world. Thank you for joining me today. 😊
If you're new to the podcast, consider going back to the beginning. In addition to listening to recent episodes, explore our series on the seven laws and various mission-driven stories. This will give you a comprehensive understanding of what we discuss and how it relates to principles and those seven laws.
Today, we’ll talk a bit about what life mission is. I want to do a series of episodes addressing the various questions we receive at the Mission Driven Mom about Life Mission. We’ve noted down many of them, and you can look forward to these episodes in the weeks and months ahead, answering your questions about life mission—why it matters, how to discover it, what the seven laws are, and more.
Let's begin at the beginning and discuss what Life Mission is. The best way to describe this to you is to imagine you live in a kingdom with the best king you can imagine. He is attentive, knows and loves his people, does what’s right and just, and always seeks improvement for his kingdom.
You, living in this kingdom, feel like an average person with limited resources and unclear talents. Yet, you hold a desire to be useful. You love this king and wish to help him in any way possible. Despite feeling you have little to offer, you approach the king with a willing heart, ready to do whatever he asks because you trust him completely and know he loves the people.
What would this good king do if someone approached him with such willingness? He would accept their help, regardless of self-perceived limitations, finding a role for them. Whether it’s delivering messages, taking dictation, or something else, he would use their abilities.
Moreover, seeing this eagerness and willingness, the king would help them grow and develop to be even more useful. Starting with something small, he would match their abilities with the kingdom's needs, gradually increasing responsibilities as trust and capability grow.
This dynamic allows both the king and the subject to thrive. The king accomplishes tasks with willing participants, and the subjects develop through their missions, understanding the bigger picture that only the king sees.
When embarking on any task, even the smallest, the king ensures you are prepared and equipped with everything needed—be it keys, seals, or messages. You may not receive everything right away, but with trust, you will find what you need along the way. 🌟
As you perform tasks with dedication, you grow closer to the king, gaining more responsibilities and developing a deeper relationship rooted in mutual trust. You discover your potential and talents, which the king helps to nurture for greater challenges.
This partnership with the king, who knows the realm’s needs, enriches your life with meaning and purpose. You become more like him, surrounded by others who share your dedication to making the world better. Together, you avoid self-doubt and embrace growth, focusing on improving yourself, your family, and your community with God’s guidance.
Life Mission is about recognizing God as the ultimate authority, allowing him to guide you in his plan, and understanding that your willingness and trust are what truly matter. In this partnership, you rise to your potential, discovering more about yourself and achieving more than you ever could alone.
Sometimes, people struggle with the concept of Life Mission, thinking it might feel mundane or inconsequential. However, as C.S. Lewis noted, even after his conversion, his life looked much the same, but now he did everything to the glory of God, changing everything.
Now, with God’s guidance, you have a roadmap—the Seven Laws of Life Mission—to prepare yourself and partner with him. These laws, practiced by great men and women, show us how to live a mission-driven life, enriching our lives and those we serve.
In essence, Life Mission is an errand given by God to serve others, representing him and striving to act as he would. Through this service, we and those we serve grow, enriching our lives deeply.
It's important to know what Life Mission is not. It’s not self-serving or deceptive, but rather a true submission to God and truth. It’s not about accolades but about making a genuine contribution, trusting the king’s vision, and understanding that mission outcomes exceed expectations.
As Dr. Frankl explained, don’t aim at success. Instead, dedicate yourself to a cause greater than yourself, allowing success to ensue naturally.
The pursuit of success or happiness is not direct. Instead, these come as byproducts of dedicating oneself to a cause greater than oneself. The same principle applies to Life Mission. It's not something to be directly pursued, but something that naturally unfolds as you prepare and submit to the Seven Laws of Life Mission, aligning yourself with God's plan.
By embracing the Seven Laws—loving God, loving yourself, loving truth, and loving humanity—you create a foundation for a mission-driven life. You become attuned to the callings already present in your life, recognizing that roles such as a parent or a leader at work are parts of your Life Mission. The key is to approach these roles with the mindset of service, letting God guide your actions. 🙏
Life Mission isn't restricted to a particular type of work. It is defined by the spirit in which you perform your work and who it is done for. By allowing God to lead, you transform everyday tasks into meaningful contributions, enriching not only your life but also the lives of those around you.
Here's a brief summary of what Life Mission is not:
- It’s not self-serving; it’s focused on others.
- It’s not deceptive; it’s rooted in truth and integrity.
- It’s not about sacrificing others for personal gain.
- It’s not about appearances; it’s about genuine substance.
- It’s not resistant to self-critique; it embraces growth.
- It’s not irresponsible; it acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
- It’s not self-centered; it enriches others as well.
Ultimately, true Life Mission requires submission to God and a willingness to embrace his guidance, trusting that the tasks he gives—no matter how small—serve a greater purpose. Through this, you discover your potential and contribute meaningfully to the world.
At the Mission Driven Mom, we believe in this transformative process. We've witnessed over 600 women complete Level 1, with many continuing through the program to graduation. These women are now making a positive impact in the world, using their gifts and talents guided by a higher purpose.
Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope this insight into Life Mission inspires you to explore your unique contributions. I look forward to seeing you next time!
