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Key Bible Verse: Point your kids in the right direction—when they're old they won't be lost. (Proverbs 22:6, The Message) Dig Deeper: Deuteronomy 4:9-13

In the business world, leaders spend a great deal of time and money developing a mission statement. That prime directive becomes the foundational principle for every job in the organization, every decision, every change, every dollar spent. When the mission is understood and embraced, it serves as a compass for every employee. Everyone aims toward that goal, and the company succeeds.

We know it works for business. Why, then, don't we give more attention to the mission of our families? How can we be such fierce and focused leaders at work and not bring the same principles and practices home? A clear vision for the family, repeated and woven into the fabric of daily life, results in joy, direction, and confidence.

I can hear you muttering, "We've gone this long without a family mission statement. What's the big deal about doing it now?"

Think about it this way: Your phone or car may have a GPS, but until you lock in a destination, all it does is show you where you are. You can't get to where you want to be until you know where you want to go.

—Dave Stone in Building Family Ties with Faith, Love, and Laughter

My Response: What do I think about creating a mission statement for my family? Why do I respond this way?

Adapted from Building Family Ties with Faith, Love, and Laughter (Thomas Nelson, 2012) by permission. All rights reserved by the copyright holder and/or the publisher. May not be reproduced.

Copyright © 2012 by Christianity Today/Men of Integrity magazine. Click here for reprint information on Men of Integrity.

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Prayer for the Week

Heavenly Father, show me how to lead my family to be intentionally and purposefully united in serving you and your kingdom.

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