Just as Willow Creek Church has a mission statement of "Turning Irreligious People into Fully Devoted Followers of Christ," so to we thought our family should have statement or saying that communicates what is means to be a "Boldt". Something we can focus on and help communicate values to our children.Our first pass at this is something like: we as a family are to "Love God and Love People through the Love of Christ to Transform World".
We have used Romans chapter 12 as kind of a base verse. We love the ideas of being living sacrifice, not conforming to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. The chapter continues:
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written:
"It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
I would love for us to live in this chapter and be intentional about it's implications for our lives.
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