Ray Popham
Before a person is motivated to attain or participate in something, they must first understand the purpose and benefit. Understanding the purpose and benefit of a particular thing in our life motivates us. A clearly defined vision is a way to not only help us understand what we are called to do and be, but is also a way to provide motivation for people to become a part of our vision. A clearly defined and articulated vision provides direction, discipline, and destination for all of those involved.
True vision has an end goal to fulfill what is believed to be a calling and mandate given by God. It has at its core the overarching desire that lives in our heart and it finds both its foundation and focus there. Therefore it is not based on a human desire or a good idea; it is anchored in a true sense of calling and divine destiny.
Webster defines vision as “the ability to foresee or perceive something not actually visible.” Vision is both a physical ability to see what is in the natural surroundings, as well as a spiritual ability to see that which has not completely occurred in the nature as of yet. A vision is a picture of our future, a spiritual glimpse of the future and the mission chosen for us. A vision is seeing in your heart what you will one day hold in your hand.
But, a true vision is more than just a mental picture. It is a picture that must be drawn so that it becomes
visible in the natural. It must become a written picture that others can see. In ancient scripture,
Habakkuk is told to write the vision down so that it could be read and that people could run with it. We formulate the vision as a mission statement, a vision statement, and key priorities to help people understand what we are going to do and to help them look forward. The are four aspects of a clearly formulated vision.A vision is:
Does your vision have life? Does it have these elements? So now you know where to begin in making your vision more clear to yourself and to those around you. This is the first step to holding in your hand what you are holding in your heart.
Before a person is motivated to attain or participate in something, they must first understand the purpose and benefit. Understanding the purpose and benefit of a particular thing in our life motivates us. A clearly defined vision is a way to not only help us understand what we are called to do and be, but is also a way to provide motivation for people to become a part of our vision. A clearly defined and articulated vision provides direction, discipline, and destination for all of those involved.
True vision has an end goal to fulfill what is believed to be a calling and mandate given by God. It has at its core the overarching desire that lives in our heart and it finds both its foundation and focus there. Therefore it is not based on a human desire or a good idea; it is anchored in a true sense of calling and divine destiny.
Webster defines vision as “the ability to foresee or perceive something not actually visible.” Vision is both a physical ability to see what is in the natural surroundings, as well as a spiritual ability to see that which has not completely occurred in the nature as of yet. A vision is a picture of our future, a spiritual glimpse of the future and the mission chosen for us. A vision is seeing in your heart what you will one day hold in your hand.
But, a true vision is more than just a mental picture. It is a picture that must be drawn so that it becomes
visible in the natural. It must become a written picture that others can see. In ancient scripture,
Habakkuk is told to write the vision down so that it could be read and that people could run with it. We formulate the vision as a mission statement, a vision statement, and key priorities to help people understand what we are going to do and to help them look forward. The are four aspects of a clearly formulated vision.A vision is:
- Audible- It is able to be heard and can be verbally articulated
- Legible- It can and should be written
- Readable – It is something that can be understood and believed
- Attainable- It is something possible and can be conceived
Does your vision have life? Does it have these elements? So now you know where to begin in making your vision more clear to yourself and to those around you. This is the first step to holding in your hand what you are holding in your heart.