Send us a text

There’s something about the word mission that stirs us—especially in midlife. It speaks to meaning, movement, and the hope that our lives still matter. And yet, for many of us, that word also carries weight. In the quiet corners of our hearts, we’re asking: What am I here for? Have I missed it? Is there still more ahead?

In this Field Note, I reflect on the nature of mission—not as something we manufacture, but as something we receive. Our mission doesn’t begin with a job description or a checklist. It begins with identity. With sonship. With the Father.

You may feel stuck. You may feel tired. You may even feel forgotten. But what if this season isn’t a pause—it’s preparation? What if the very place you want to escape is the place you’re being formed?

A mission is something we’re sent to do. But we’re not sent alone. And we’re not sent untrained. The journey of mission is a journey of proximity—to God, to others, and to the parts of ourselves we’ve long neglected. It’s a journey worth taking.

Key Takeaways

• Mission must be received. It’s not self-made—it flows from intimacy with the Father.
• Feeling stuck can be sacred. Seasons of waiting may be where the deepest preparation happens.
• Training matters. Every mission requires readiness—not just of skills, but of heart.
• Rest is part of the process. Living like a son means not rushing ahead, but receiving in trust.
• Relationships are missional. Who we walk with matters as much as where we’re going.
• Comparison kills clarity. Your mission is uniquely yours—don’t measure it against someone else’s.

Field Note Reflection Questions: https://canyonpathwayspodcast.com/mission

About Canyon Pathways: https://www.canyonpathways.org/about

Learn about our retreats: https://www.canyonpathways.org/retreats

The Heart of Man Film: http://heartofmanmovie.com

The Canyon Pathways Spotify playlist: https://canyonpathwayspodcast.com/cpspotify