I like telling stories. I also like celebrations. You know, parties. Food, fun, fellowship. And the good news is that storytelling and celebration can help you and me increase our focus on the mission
 
Question: How can stories and celebration increase focus on the mission?
 
Answer: Stories put flesh and bone on the mission—and that helps me focus on the mission. My mission, for example, is to empower Christian leaders to close the rhetoric/reality gap. As I tell a story about how providing encouragement for a frustrated leader resulted in the leader not quitting, I focus on what my God-given mission is.
 
Celebrations also help me focus on the mission. When I achieve a key mission-related goal, I celebrate. I celebrate the privilege I have of serving God, the blessings God provides, the help I’ve received, the progress that’s been made—all of which helps me focus on my God-given mission.
 
Question: How can storytelling and celebration help you focus on your mission?
 
Focus on your God-given mission. Tell stories and celebrate. Today.