The Path to Reigning Webinar Series Governing Values

The Path to Reigning Webinar Series Governing Values The Key to an Ordered Life September 2011

From Planning to ACTIVE Purpose! Foundation Principles God has enduring purpose for me. —Proverbs 19: 21 AMP 2. What looks good may not be good for me. —Proverbs 14: 12 3. Without God’s oversight, my heart can trick me. —Jeremiah 17: 9 1. NIV 4. God’s will is done God’s way. — John 15: 4 NIV 5. My purpose is directed by Godly counsel. —Proverbs 20: 18 AMP

Governing Values

Definition—Governing Value A value that governs my life � Value = a belief that is important or significant to me � Govern = rule, direct, guide ____________________ WORKING DEFINITION � A governing value is an important belief that guides my life.

How Do I Know What Values Govern My Life? � What ticks you off? (ex. Injustices) � About what are you passionate? (ex. Politics) � Ask two family members and two friends what you talk about most.

Activity Create Your List of Governing Values

What Does This Look Like? �A simple sentence that describes the values that guide your life. � Create a clarifying sentence that answers the “Why” of your value. � Add a scripture reference to show yourself your value is anchored in Truth.

Create Simple Sentences 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I love my family. I take ownership/personal responsibility. I am a doer not just a hearer. I appreciate and look for beauty in everything. I am a knowledge-hound.

1. I love my family. As I prepare to start my own family, I am more aware of the value of my parents’ presence and support my entire life. They are a priority to me. The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. --Proverbs 16: 31

2. I take ownership and personal responsibility. My feelings, actions, reactions and related consequences are mine—good or bad. I will not blame others for what I do or cause. Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. --2 Corinthians 5: 17

3. I am a doer not just a hearer. I must be known as a person of action and not just talk, one who makes things happen in agreement with the will of God. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. --James 1: 25

4. I appreciate and look for beauty in everything. Beyond being positive, it is important that I speak to the beauty in myself, in others, and make time to take in the beauty in the earth. It is then that I feel closest to God. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. --Psalm 90: 17

5. I am a knowledge-hound. Who I am is an array of information—facts, fiction, comedy, and trivia. My love of information broadens my perspective on a national and international scale, and helps me better respect the views of others not like me. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. --Proverbs 2: 6

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