3 Steps to Clarity About Your Vision

God has a grand vision and purpose for all His people, and that is summarized in the Great Commission. Here Jesus starts by stating his credentials, explaining that God Himself, has given Jesus all authority in heaven on earth. With this authority, He commissions all believers below.

“Jesus approached and, breaking the silence, said to them, 'All authority (all power of rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the [very] close and consummation of the age. Amen (so let it be).” Matthew 28:18-20

In addition, God also has a personal vision for each one of us and He reveals our personal vision to us in His time, rather than ours. 

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time and it hastens to the end [fulfillment]; it will not deceive or disappoint. Though it tarry, wait [earnestly] for it, because it will surely come; it will not be behindhand on its appointed day.” Habakkuk 2:3

What is more, God reveals His vision to us when we fellowship with Him. If we are not in relationship with Jesus, then we cannot learn the fullness of our vision. Scripture tells us:

“If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not have the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.” I John 1:6-7

As you can see, there are several criteria to receive the vision God has for us. 

Here are 3 steps to take so that we can be prepared and positioned to receive it:​

1. Be in regular fellowship and relationship with God through prayer and listening to what he reveals.

2. Align the manner in which we live, with Jesus' teaching.

3. Wait on God's timing, for the vision to be revealed. Our readiness and patience demonstrate our increasing spiritual maturity to God.​

Some coaching books expect you will create a profound vision statement based on their prescribed formula. What is wrong with this expectation? Perhaps you do not have enough information yet. There is no reason to rush this process. By now each of us can create a general vision statement to propel us forward. It might look something like this:

“My vision is to help as many people as possible live
the life God calls them to live."

This vision statement is general both in scope and action, yet fairly specific with outcome. As you learn more about God’s plan and purpose for you, you can become more and more specific.

There are good reasons not to rush our vision. First, our vision may be so great that it would intimidate us from even trying. When we have not grown into the vision, we won’t be ready and may even deny it. Others are thrilled to receive a “word” or prophesy about their life but become like a deer in the headlights and freeze in fear of the requirements to fulfill it.  As coaches, we need to pray for discernment about how much to share with our client about their vision, if we begin to receive glimpses before the client does.

Even if someone cannot see their vision clearly, there is no need to worry. Jeremiah 29:11 promises, “For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.”

We may not know all the details but we know the One who knows. And He will reveal it to each of us when He feels we are ready.

Portions of this post have been adapted from my book “Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook; Spirit-Led Coaching and Business Success.

You can find it at Amazon.com and other major booksellers.