Vision unfolds in bits and pieces. These bits and pieces come when you are ready and God allows them to. When you feel ready to actually take action on your vision, ask God to reveal it to you. You will know you are ready because although you may feel nervous or a bit fearful, but you are compelled to take action. A spiritual mentor of mine taught me to ask God to show you in a way that you can’t mistake it for anything but what it is. He will. You probably already know portions of what you were born to do, so ask God to reveal the next steps to you.
Once you begin to conceive your vision, it’s time to take faithful action. Faith without deeds is dead, so it’s time for action. Where would you like to begin? What would you like to do first? Once that is complete, what would you like to do next? Continue asking yourself this question until you have three things on your list to complete. Then, take action. Work on number 1 until it is complete and then, and only then, turn your attention to number 2. Allow yourself to be propelled by the power of completion.
Start with what you already know. Simple, huh? Although your vision work will be a process, it is a simple process. Not always easy, but it is simple. What has God already shown you about your vision and how to attain it? Has he shown you a person you should be calling? Is it time to clean off your desk so you can get to work? Is it time to release certain obligations that leave you no time for your vision work?
Take a good look around your world, right where you are sitting right now. What do you see? Does it reflect someone really ready? What can you do to ready your life for your vision (Write your answer below)? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Whether I’m talking with men or women, they usually start with their environment. Do you have a clean surface to sit down and actually work? Do you have a file with all of your vision ideas, plans and contacts at your fingertips? Do your surroundings make you feel like rolling up your sleeves and getting to work on your vision? Does your environment reflect your vision? Clearing out your space is a great place to start. It will help clear your mind so you can fully open up to hearing the voice of The Lord speaking to you and directing you.
Obedience is the key to bring forth God’s vision. You must choose to be obedient in all aspects of your life. From the way you take care of your body (the vessel is as important as the vision) to the spouse you choose, is effected because every aspect of your life exists to fortify the vision.