The Value of Being Missional

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The Value of Being Missional

August 18, 2007 by Jonathan Brink

A friend of mine asked me why I was “missional”, with just a hint of sarcasm. I didn’t take the bait but it got me thinking about the value of being missional. “What do I get?” My journey into being missional has opened my world up to something beautiful.

And the reality is that I “get to” connect to something bigger than myself.
I get to see Jesus in the poor and the oppressed.
I get to connect to my true purpose and to love.
I get to touch the savior by extending myself into the places that I would otherwise avoid.
I get to find the best in others by looking for their dignity.
I get to participate in what God is doing in this world, bringing love to the brokenness.
I get to have my world energized by practicing love.
I get to see a bigger story.
I get to experience the fullness of my heart that comes from empathizing with someones pain.
I get to practice in His mercy for those who are oppressed.
I get to take a stand against the enemy and fight a valiant fight.
I get to discover how much my Heavenly Father loves me.
I get to tell others how much God loves them.
I get to see a creation that is worth restoring.

So my question is, “What do you get by being missional?”

Posted in Emerging Church, Missio Dei, Missional, christianity, love, postmodern, social justice | 6 Comments

6 Responses to “The Value of Being Missional”

on August 18, 2007 at 1:51 am1 Makeesha

I get to release the pressure of being other people’s Holy Spirit and other people’s Jesus.

I get to learn about God and spirituality, even Jesus, from others - including those who are not Christians.

I get to touch Jesus by touching his creation with love.

I get freedom from the pressure of keeping people out of hell.

I get to be wrong.

I get to say I don’t know.

I get to communicate with Jesus without the pressure of doing it “right”
on August 18, 2007 at 3:31 am2 Andrew Conard

Jonathan - Thanks for the post. Great thoughts and assertions. I would add…
I get to be a part of God’s story in the world.
on August 18, 2007 at 4:04 am3 jonathanbrink

Makeesha,

I really, really like “to release the pressure of being other people’s Holy Spirit and other’s people’s Jesus. Nice one.
on August 18, 2007 at 4:05 am4 jonathanbrink

Andrew,

How could I forget that one? Thanks for an awesome reminder.
on August 18, 2007 at 4:33 am5 storbakken

I get to be part of a community that is active in redeeming the world and reconciling it unto God.

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