by Walt Brock

•  Begin with prayer, asking God for discernment and an understanding of His Word and will.
•  Ponder* on your life path (Proverbs 4:26) and begin crafting a vision statement that is compelling and consistent with your beliefs, the way God has created you (Psalm 139:14-16) and your life and times (Esther 4:14).

* Ponder = To weigh in the mind; to consider and compare the circumstances or consequences of an event, or the importance of the reasons for or against a decision (Webster)

•  Craft a doable (gives hope) vision statement that is rooted in a reason (purpose) and challenging (requires commitment and faith).
•  Break down the vision statement into manageable and sequential steps (plans, goals, and priorities).
•  Work hard at it with intention and initiative, take the first step, and then take the next step, trusting God to direct your life path (Proverbs 3:5-6).
•  Bonus: Remember the A, B, C’s of communicating your vision—Accuracy, Brevity,
  Clarity

Questions to Ponder

•  Have you ever wondered where the path of your life will take you?
•  Life is a journey on a path that leads to a destination. What is your vision of that destination?
•  What is the difference between living reactively or living proactively?
•  Did you ever wonder if God has a purpose for your life?
•  What is vision? Vision is seeing in the mind’s eye God’s will for the future. It is seldom detailed like a road map, but much like a compass gives direction for action and a sense of eternal purpose.