God's Vision

By Renata Bryan

What I have found through my journey is that as we walk through this life, it is  extremely important that we are also intentionally aligning ourselves with God's plan for our lives. If we're not intentionally seeking God’s vision for our lives, we may drift off course and miss His blessings for us. When you have a Christ-centered vision for your life, you will be fueled with God’s grace and power daily. God’s plan for your life is far beyond any plan you can dream or imagine on your own, and you wouldn’t want to settle for anything  less. I’ve made the mistake in the past of only focusing on a vision for my career, or only thinking about how I can help other people in their lives. But God cares about  all areas of our lives. It’s important that we seek out God’s vision for not just our finances but also for our health, family, friendships, marriages, or our single seasons, and every other area in our lives. 

Sometimes life can get hectic as we try to be everything for everyone who needs us.  Our priorities may shift in the process as we strive to meet the demands of life. But our focus to live out God’s will for our lives should be unwavering. When seeking  clarity on God’s vision for our lives we must also create space to receive the vision. Be still before God and clear out all distractions to hear Him. Trust that God will speak to you. Jesus was intentional about retreating into solitude  to seek the presence and guidance of God, and we should follow Jesus’ lead. 

Mark 1:35 says, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up,  left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” 

We were purposely made to live our lives in accordance to God’s will. I used to wander through life aimlessly, and I feel like I missed the way of life God designed me to live. But I also know that God uses everything: “And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

It can be difficult at times to come to terms with the fact that as we are pursuing  God’s vision for our life, that we will face opposition. Without His convictions, instructions, and corrections, we head straight into dead ends that do not glorify God. But with God strengthening us, we will see a victory! If ever the vision God gave you for your life seems unimaginable or unattainable because of your current circumstances, remember His power and authority speak life over your vision. Keep turning to Him, so the vision God revealed will be so ingrained in you that at any given moment, you can declare what God said to you to combat any doubt, any fear or disbelief that the vision will in fact come to pass. 
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Father GOD we humbly come before you with thankfulness that you know the  plans you have for us and that it is always in LOVE. We pray today that as your  daughters work through creating their vision boards that it is in your light that the  thoughts, words, and pictures come to mind. We pray that each vision you have  that is unique to each one of these ladies today comes to fruition and in  abundance. We thank you for being a loving father. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.