
Ask Pastor John Make a Life Plan for 2026
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Jan 1, 2026 John Piper, a respected pastor and theologian known for his focus on God-centered living, explores how to create a personal mission statement aimed at 2026. He emphasizes God's consistent purposefulness and our need to align personal goals with His ultimate aim: to be seen, savored, and shown. Piper discusses transforming everyday actions into acts of worship and the importance of crafting both broad, lasting mission statements and adaptable, seasonal goals. His insights inspire listeners to live purposefully in a way that glorifies God.
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God As A Purposeful Planner
- God is not aimless; he is an all-planning, purpose-driven God revealed throughout Scripture.
- Recognizing God's planning nature prompts us to ask where everything is ultimately going and how to join it.
Fit Your Life Into God's Purpose
- Knowing God's ultimate purpose lets you align your life so you don't work against his plans.
- Fitting into God's purpose is reasonable and hopeful because creatures should gladly join their Maker's aims.
Keep Mission Statements High-Level
- Avoid overly detailed mission statements tied to changing circumstances because they become short-lived.
- Aim for high-level, enduring mission statements that remain useful across seasons of life.

