If you were to ask our oldest grandson, Carter, to name his favorite restaurant, he would say, Raising Cane’s. He loves their chicken and their sauce, and their sweet tea too. His first job out of high school was at Raising Cane’s. When interviewing for the job, he sold the manager on the idea that Cane’s was the best chicken place anywhere, and don’t forget about the sweet tea. He still works as a part-time fill-in for them. Raising Cane’s advertises that they have one motto and one mission. Their motto is One Love. The one love is fried chicken. Their one mission is to serve the highest quality fried chicken possible. To that end they only serve chicken tenders and one set of sides, and of course, sweet tea.

Do you have a personal mission or motto? Creating a personal mission is not an easy task.  It involves knowing who you are, your place in God’s love, and the tug on your heart. It can become deep spiritual work, so most people do not attempt it. But if you are ready to take the next step of spiritual work, consider spending some time forming your own spiritual action plan. Your mission should be specific enough to stay on track, yet flexible enough to apply to most situations. It is best to keep it simple. The oldest personal mission statement I grew up hearing was this one: JOY—Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last. Other examples are: Be kind to everyone I meet and myself. Treat everyone with compassion and respect. Create new opportunities. Be a person of prayer. The one I created for myself years ago is: Be a blessing to God today, and for generations to come.

Jesus reminds us of the two-fold commandment, which is a great starting point for developing our mission: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind…And love your neighbor as yourself.  (Matthew 22:36-40). One Love. One Mission. 

Keep healthy. Pray mightily. Enjoy your life today. Live your love. And let’s experience the love and power of God together.

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