There is an interesting verse of scripture I often hear quoted as the New Year approaches. It is from Proverbs 29:18 and is used to encourage one to gain a new outlook on life. The common way I hear it quoted is "Where there is no vision...the people perish."
Like many that are looking for direction in life, I thought it might be a good thing to study to this verse. It wasn't long before I realized vision, goals, and direction in life come when I begin to implement His Commands into my everyday lifestyle. It is at this point I discover a vision or purpose to my life.
There are numerous Bible scholars that break this verse down in great detail and offer various ideas to this verse. I like one quote I read recently: "Every one's life ends up somewhere, a few end up somewhere on purpose."
Vision in the practical sense enables us to push through our problems we face. Vision keeps us continuing to change things in our lives that will bring us more in line with meaning to our everyday lives. Vision must be strong enough to endure hurts, setbacks, errors and success.
Vision cannot be based on feelings alone. I remember 9/11 and the many that lost their very lives. People were moved in their hearts and committed to having a new vision on being an American and not taking for granted all that we are blessed with. Statistics showed that 50% of all Americans were deeply affected by this tragic event and their faith in God. Church attendance rose dramatically the first 6 weeks after 9/11, with some churches showing as high as a 50% increase. Yet by mid-November, church levels had returned to their previous normal levels. So, what does a vision in our lives demand from us?
Vision involves finding a purpose. Allowing God's Word to take root in our lives is a process, not an overnight success.
Gleanings from Proverbs 29:18:
"When a person goes without guidance,
By neglecting, ignoring, and in the end rejecting God's Word,
The problems still remain, people can be fickle.
At first one might stumble, then you trip, then you fall.
Things get in disarray, confusion gets louder, and you feel alone and lost.
But, if you listen to the words of His Faithful Commands,
And obey what His Word says,
You will discover His Hand of blessing on your life, and joy will be yours
In any situation you may face , and you will find what God has for each of us...
A Vision...for the future!"
Like many that are looking for direction in life, I thought it might be a good thing to study to this verse. It wasn't long before I realized vision, goals, and direction in life come when I begin to implement His Commands into my everyday lifestyle. It is at this point I discover a vision or purpose to my life.
There are numerous Bible scholars that break this verse down in great detail and offer various ideas to this verse. I like one quote I read recently: "Every one's life ends up somewhere, a few end up somewhere on purpose."
Vision in the practical sense enables us to push through our problems we face. Vision keeps us continuing to change things in our lives that will bring us more in line with meaning to our everyday lives. Vision must be strong enough to endure hurts, setbacks, errors and success.
Vision cannot be based on feelings alone. I remember 9/11 and the many that lost their very lives. People were moved in their hearts and committed to having a new vision on being an American and not taking for granted all that we are blessed with. Statistics showed that 50% of all Americans were deeply affected by this tragic event and their faith in God. Church attendance rose dramatically the first 6 weeks after 9/11, with some churches showing as high as a 50% increase. Yet by mid-November, church levels had returned to their previous normal levels. So, what does a vision in our lives demand from us?
Vision involves finding a purpose. Allowing God's Word to take root in our lives is a process, not an overnight success.
Gleanings from Proverbs 29:18:
"When a person goes without guidance,
By neglecting, ignoring, and in the end rejecting God's Word,
The problems still remain, people can be fickle.
At first one might stumble, then you trip, then you fall.
Things get in disarray, confusion gets louder, and you feel alone and lost.
But, if you listen to the words of His Faithful Commands,
And obey what His Word says,
You will discover His Hand of blessing on your life, and joy will be yours
In any situation you may face , and you will find what God has for each of us...
A Vision...for the future!"
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