Sometimes I get so busy that I lose my vision. That’s when I find myself thrashing around wildly trying to accomplish something, only to realize that I really haven’t accomplished anything.
My vision is to glorify God by growing in daily relationship with Him, being conformed to the image of Christ; by growing in relationship with others, taking time to invest in their lives; and by growing as an individual, always learning and practicing what I’ve learned.
In summary, my vision is to Glorify God. My mission is to grow. My roles are to an image bearer, an ambassador, and a steward.
Growth (my mission) requires TIME and TRANSFORMATION. I must take time with God, cultivating conversation with Him–and I must be transformed through emulation and obedience. I must take time with others, cultivating heart to heart friendships–and I must be transformed through sharpening and being sharpened. I must take time for myself, cultivating my body, mind, and soul–and I must be transformed as I put into practice what I’ve learned and know to do.
I am an image-bearer.
“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.” (Romans 8:29)
I am an ambassador.
“We are therfore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf. Be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)
I am a steward.
“Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” (I Corinthians 4:2)
Words stuck in the front of my notebook. Vision I lost sight of. I’m waiting for my eyes to adjust to the light. My heart yearns for the goal, but in the dark I’ve built obstacles to achieving that vision.
I slowly pick my way through the labyrinth. Glorify God. Grow. Image bearer, ambassador, steward. Fix my eyes on the vision. I see. Lord, shed light on my path.