This is a very personal subject for us all but I thought I would share something that I did this week. I think that for all of us it is important to have a "Life Vision" for our lives overall but also in terms of who we are in Christ. What we want to strive for.
I read a article in the Christian Homekeeper Network, it was called You Can't Make Progress without a Vision (http://christianhomekeeper.org/blog/you-cant-make-progress-without-a-vision/). This article hit me because I have always had life goals, but they were more selfish...like what I want to do, obtain, etc. This was more like goal setting in your walk with Christ.
After I read the article I put together something on the computer and started filing in the blanks. What are my goals in Christ? Write them down, like the encourage you to do with any goal. Read them and pray about them. Of course they will evolve over time, which is a good thing.
I have shared below what I did, I wrote it like a prayer. I encourage you to try too, it was a neat way to clarify where I want to be and reflect on where I am now.
My Evolving Vision:
When you pray and ask God for a vision and begin to see that vision, write it down. You must involve God in your decision making process, for He is the one true visions come from. Having a vision for your life is essential for real growth. Visions change over the years, they mature and grow, you add to them and take away until you are sure that the vision you have is the one God intends for you. Then you stick with your vision over time and make the choices that will add to it. A vision gives you focus and purpose.
Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”
Work-
Lord I pray for something that allows me flexibility and glorifies you. Give me the wisdom to discern what you want me to do and when the opportunity comes that is from you. Work in Your way, because that is the best way. I pray for an environment that allows me to spend more time as a mom and that is uplifting.
Ministry-
Lord I want to help children without a family. I want to offer a safe haven. Guide me to what you want me to do for you…your plans are the best.
Children-
I pray that I am a mom who is present, offers guidance, offers correction, and offers acceptance. I want to create cherished memories with my children and help them to grown into healthy balanced adults who follow you. I want to be a positive, intricate part of their life.
Marriage-
I pray to be a wife that Adam can be proud of, a woman that has the heart of a servant. I pray that I can be a woman whom is strong and independent. I pray to have a healthy marriage, a marriage that will last until the end. Bless Adam and my relationship; surround us with your hedge of protection.
Finances-
I pray that you will meet our needs, as you have always done. Bless us so we can bless others. Guide us in our spending so it glorifies you. Help us to control our ‘wants’ and to be resourceful and content with what we have.
Friendships-
I pray for friends who are grounded in their faith, ones that can be a mutual support and encouragement system. I pray to find friends with mutual interests that will come at just the right time in my life. I pray for friends who I can connect with deeply and that are real!
Church membership-
I pray for a church that will nourish me and bring me the opportunities to give back as well, I pray that my family and I are able to connect well and grow roots in the church and deeper in our faith. I pray that when we miss church we will feel a void and discover how You fill all voids in life!
Personal-
Lord, please guide me as I seek you. Help me to develop the fruits of your spirit…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Be my reminder when I get impatient to stop and put things into perspective. Help me to put others first. Clean up my inside thoughts and feelings. Help me to become self controlled and self disciplined so I can lead a life that is a reflection of you! Teach me grace, for others and myself.
Cheers,
Beth
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