Daniel Pink, author of “Drive,” released a video on New Year’s Day in 2010 asking the simple question, “What’s Your Sentence?” Pink urged readers and viewers to summarize what their life is all about in one sentence. Written from a third person perspective (e.g., Chris loved others deeply), the sentence becomes a focal point that clarifies priorities and inspires behavior and growth.
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus suggests the three topics of most importance regarding our sentence: piety (our walk with God), people (our connection with others), and possessions (our approach towards money and other stuff).
Imagine you are at a funeral–your funeral. Three people have been asked to each speak one sentence about your life. The first has been asked to share one sentence on the quality of your piety. The second has been asked to share one sentence that speaks about your connections to others. The third has been asked to recite one sentence that sums up your approach toward money and possessions.
What are these three sentences?
What is your life going to be about when it comes to piety? To people? To possessions? Write these three sentences down:
Piety________________________________________.
People_______________________________________.
Possessions___________________________________.
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