A Statement of Purpose
My last two posts have been somewhat political and I’m not primarily a political person. I’m a registered Republican only because I have to choose in my state to vote in the primaries and the Republican platform conforms most closely to the only issues that I am sure of my Father’s opinion concerning. He hates abortion, He defines marriage as between one man and one woman, and calls homosexual behavior a sin and not an alternative life style. As far as I know He has never said what the top individual tax rate should be.
I care about and prefer small government and low taxes and a strong national defense but I’m not passionate about them. I would easily vote for a pro-life Democrat over a pro-choice Republican. Those are my choices and I will live with them. I’m disgusted with self-serving politicians period. I don’t like being lied to the way we have been and don’t care who knows it. But politics isn’t the answer anyway.
The thing that I care about above all others is The Kingdom of God. I am a citizen of that Kingdom and belong to the Church of The Firstborn there. I’m only here for a short time on assignment as Ambassador for Christ so the amount I pay in taxes etc. is important to me, but not most important. Living my life in this world as a citizen of heaven is what I care about. Above all other considerations, God and His way in life is what matters. I know that I’m different and not worried what others think of me. We are all accountable for our choices and I’m comfortable with mine.
I have a Statement of Purpose that I wrote in 1992 to help me keep my eye on the ball and to remind me of what is most important to me. Some of you might benefit from seeing it and I hope that, if you haven’t done one for yourself yet, that mine might encourage you to do so. It’s been a great help to me. God bless you and Merry Christmas!
A Statement of Purpose
Buck Jacobs – Jan. 1992
My purpose is: To be used up for God as I completely fulfill His plan for my life, and to honor God through obedience in allowing Him to live His Life through me as; Husband (Jerusalem), Father (Judea and Samaria), Grandfather & Minister (To the ends of the Earth)
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To honor God through obedience to His Word and His Spirit in life situations.
As Husband –
Loving Bonnie unconditionally, sacrificially, as Christ loves His Church. Praying for her. Meeting her needs for affirmation, security, and freedom to be herself.
As Father –
To Beth, Sarah, and Leah by loving and communicating with them, affirming them, and, as far as I am able, modeling for them an example of a heart hard after God. To share with what I have with them.
As Grandfather –
To be a godly grandfather for Jake, Garrit, Aubrey, Jay, Mallory, and Les – staying close to them and encouraging them to know that God loves them by showing them His love through me.
As Minister -
To serve the Body of Christ as a minister of encouragement and faithful commitment. To love the Body, to minister wholeness and against sectarianism.
To be an example of a Christian citizen. To be involved with Christian candidates and to avoid being entangled with people or causes that do not represent Jesus Christ.
To steward a Christian business that lives and models what it teaches and goes where God sends it.
To be a faithful friend and relative, attempting to see the good in others and to put their interests ahead of my own. To always speak the truth, hopefully in the love of Christ. To faithfully point them to Jesus as the answer to all of life’s problems.
To share faithfully with them my failures as well as my successes.
To encourage them to have a daily quiet time with Jesus.
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Buck Jacobs, Chairman and Founder of The C12 Group, LLC - Christian CEO and mentor. Buck has an extensive background in successful organizational development based on the principles found in scripture. The motto of the C12 group is "Building great companies for a greater purpose." 
Merry Christmas Buck! Your “Purpose Statement” is inspiring and a reminder to all of us to Whom we serve – particularly in light of current events and times. My experience with C12 has been a highlight of 2009 for me as I strive to live an integrated life with Jesus having dominion in my life. Thanks for being a blessing by living out your faith in an authentic and bold way. Wishing you blessing and joy during the holiday and throughout 2010.
Thanks so much Greg. C12 exists for you and to hear that it has been helpful in your life and walk encourages us all. Press on! And have a fruitful and faith-filled 2010!
Could you kindly translate your blog into German because I’m not that comfortable reading it in English? I’m getting tired of using Google Translate all the time, there is a cool WP plugin called like global translator which will translate all your posts automatically- this would make reading articleson your great blog even more enjoyable. Cheers dude, Al Austad!
Al, please help me access the plugin. I haven’t heard of it. Thank you. Buck