A 360° Life With God
My ultimate purpose is to lovingly live a melodious, harmonious, and serendipitous life—rooted in humility, guided by duty, distinguished by honor, and strengthened through disciplined devotion to Jesus Christ.
This is the fully abundant life I am called to live—not a life divided between sacred and ordinary, but a 360° life with God, in which every dimension of who I am, what I do, and how I serve is surrendered to Him.
I am called to faithfully serve God and people, maximizing the time, talents, and treasure He has entrusted to me, stewarding every opportunity for His glory. My work, relationships, health, resources, responsibilities, rest, and growth all belong within His purposes.
I will thrive with Godfidence, trusting wholeheartedly in His Divine Providence while remaining humble, disciplined, and faithful in my responsibilities. I will act courageously without presumption, plan diligently without anxiety, and receive each day as both a gift and a calling.
I will rest in the presence, peace, and wholeness of His Spirit of Shalom. Shalom is not the absence of difficulty, but the settled assurance that God is with me, sustaining me, guiding me, and working all things according to His wisdom and love.
I will live courageously, love generously, serve faithfully, walk humbly, and persevere honorably—embracing both the responsibilities and the blessings of a life surrendered to Him.
I will seek harmony rather than hurry, faithfulness rather than mere productivity, and obedience rather than applause. I will remember that my life is not the composition of its own music; God is the Composer, and I am called to play my part with excellence, humility, and joy.
Not merely to accomplish more, but to glorify Him more.
Not merely to pursue success, but to faithfully fulfill His purpose.
Not merely to control the future, but to trust His Providence.
Not merely to avoid life’s storms, but to meet them with courage and remain anchored in His Shalom.
Not merely to live for myself, but to become a faithful steward of everything He has entrusted to me.
Today, I surrender every dimension of my life to God—my mind, body, spirit, work, relationships, resources, ambitions, responsibilities, and rest. May every part of me come into alignment with His will.
Lord Jesus, make my life a faithful offering. Teach me to serve without pride, work without anxiety, rest without guilt, give without fear, and persevere without losing heart. Help me live with Godfidence for the journey and Shalom for the soul.
“For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.” — Romans 11:36 (BSB)
A few deeper observations
Melody and harmony are particularly meaningful. A melody is the distinct contribution of my individual life; harmony is how that contribution fits within God’s greater composition. I have a unique part to play, but not aren’t the eternal Composer.
Serendipity adds another dimension. It expresses my openness to unexpected blessings, opportunities, encounters, challenges and discoveries. I distinguish serendipity as —the experience of an unexpected —from Providence, which is God’s sovereign governance. Not every pleasant coincidence is necessarily a discernible message from God.
Godfidence and Shalom also make a beautiful pairing. Godfidence provides the courage to act; Shalom provides the peace to rest. One speaks to faithful engagement, the other to faithful surrender. Neither requires the absence of hardship.
I aim to maximize my time, talent, and treasure: in my Christian life God enables. Concurrently faithfulness and full success is more fundamental than productivity. Sometimes the most faithful stewardship is action; sometimes it is stillness, Sabbath, or simply being present with someone who needs you.
This brings me back to Presidents Washington and Lincoln, the Christian soldier, Micah 6:8, and Jesus’ own example of humble service.
My primary 5 roles at those if my right hand:
God, Friend, Spouse, Father, and Leader.
My philosophy can be distilled into a single thought:
Live in harmony with God’s purposes, faithfully steward His gifts, courageously fulfill His calling, lovingly serve His people, and rest in His Shalom—all for His glory.
And perhaps the simplest expression of all:
Godfidence for the journey. Shalom for the soul. Glory to God in it all.
This is the core of a meaningful foundation for a personal mission statement—not merely something to recite, but something to measure daily choices against. I hope it inspires and provides some insight to write your own.
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PL Song
Lyrics
From You, through You, back to You,
Every breath and all I do.
You’re the Composer, I’m Your song,
In Your presence I belong.
[Verse 1 – The Melody of Life]
You placed a melody within my soul,
A sacred rhythm making broken things whole.
Through unexpected blessings, twists, and turns,
Your light still shines, Your fire still burns.
Together, I’m brighter, lighter and longing to learn.
Not every challenge is one I’d choose,
Not every battle I choose to lose.
But every morning brings another chance,
To walk by faith within Your providential dance.
[Pre-Chorus]
Not chasing applause, not building my throne,
I’m never forgotten, I’m never alone.
My life is a gift, my calling is dear,
Your Spirit in me is greater than false fear!
[Chorus – Full Band, Soaring]
I’m in this three-sixty with God!
Marching upon this Roman road!
With Godfidence I’ll rise and go,
With Your Shalom my soul finds home!
Strength with discipline, walking humbly,
Serving with duty, my honor untoThee!
My time, my talents, my treasure, Lord,
Maxed for Your glory forevermore!
From You, through You, back to You,
A three-sixty life with You!
You’re all around, everywhere my faith is found.
[Verse 2 – The Faithful Soldier]
I know my Commander, I know my place,
I march with courage, sustained by grace.
Less of me mean more of You,
Out with the old, more of my new
Not thinking less of me but of me less
Thinking above and beyond not too few.
With strengthening hands and a servant’s heart,
I’ll faithfully finish my appointed part.
When duty calls and the pathway’s steep,
Your promises are the power I’m sure to keep.
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Reflecting Michah 6:8, I shall:
“Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with You,
In all of my choices, let Your light shine through.
Not trusting my power, not fearing the night,
Your Providence leads me, Your Word is my light!
[Chorus]
I’m in this three-sixty with God!
Marching upon this Roman road!
With Godfidence I’ll rise and go,
With Your Shalom my soul finds home!
Strength with discipline, walking humbly,
Serving with duty, my honor untoThee!
My time, my talents, my treasure, Lord,
Maxed for Your glory forevermore!
From You, through You, back to You,
A three-sixty life with You!
You’re all around, everywhere my faith is found.
[Verse 3 – The Abundant Life]
In work and worship, in laughter and tears,
In quiet devotion through passing years,
No selfish corner, no ‘just another’ day,
Every part of life is best Yahweh!
I seek the harmony, not the hurry,
Choosing faithful service over personal glory.
And when I need the rest, help me be still,
May my sleep be peaceful inside Your will.
[Bridge – Reflective, Building]
Not merely to accomplish more,
But glorify the One I adore!
Not merely success, but purpose true,
A committed life surrendered, unto You!
I can’t command what tomorrow brings,
But surely trust the King above all kings!
Through the storms and sunny days,
Your Providential love always remains!
[Scripture Bridge – Spoken/Sung]
Micah 6:8 reminds:
“He has shown you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you
but to act justly, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God?”
Yes, that’s for me
[Final Chorus – Triumphant, Choir Harmonies]
I’m in this three-sixty with God!
Marching upon this Roman road!
With Godfidence I’ll rise and go,
With Your Shalom my soul finds home!
Strength with discipline, walking humbly,
Serving with duty, my honor untoThee!
My time, my talents, my treasure, Lord,
Maxed for Your glory forevermore!
[Outro – Gentle, Peaceful]
Godfidence for my journey,
Shalom for my soul.
Your love is sustaining,
Your glory; my ultimate goal.
From Him, through Him, to Him all things,
Three sixty forever let creation sing
A life abundant, a heart made whole,
Jesus, You’re the music of my soul.
I am closing this song from Romans 11:36 –
“To Him be the glory forever…
Amen.”