Louis G. Hulsey December 27, 2009 Living Waters Church Write the Vision Louis G. Hulsey December 27, 2009 Living Waters Church

Write the Vision Hab. 2:2, “And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.”

God Has a Vision God has a vision and a plan for Himself and for His people. That vision is revealed by His prophets.

God Has a Vision God has a vision of you and for you. Of who you are and What you shall become How does God see you? How do you see yourself? This depends on what you believe about God and about yourself.

Discovering God’s Vision For You List the things you do that make you feel useful. List the things that you do that pleases God most. List the 10 things most valuable in your life. List the 5 things are you most committed to in life. List some of the things that are not negotiable with you.

Discovering God’s Vision For You List your strengths. List your weaknesses. List the things you are doing right now to reach your full potential. List the things you can change about your world.

Discovering God’s Vision For You List your life-guiding principles that define who you are. List the five most important roles in your life. List and prioritize the greatest needs that you can do something about.

Write the Vision Bring your good intentions to life. Prov. 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he,” (KJV). Prov. 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he,” (American Standard Version). Prov. 29:18, “When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed,” (1899 Douay-Rheims Bible).

Faith and Vision Faith begins with a vision. You cannot have faith without a vision. Heb 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Faith pleases God. Heb. 11:6, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Vision and Goals There is a difference between a vision and goals. A vision may be Intangible Unquantifiable and Indefinite in time A vision may be “pie in the sky by and by.”

Vision and Goals A goal must be tangible quantifiable and accomplished by a certain time

An Example Vision : To Have A More Intimate Relationship With My Wife (Intangible, indefinite, & unquantifiable). Goals: (tangible, quantifiable, & dateable) Listen carefully to her for 15 days rehearse the events of her day. Consistently carry out the trash as often as necessary for 21 days. Vacuum floors, do laundry, and dust, once each week for 3 weeks.

Different Types of Goals There are different types of goals for different types of visions. Spiritual goals Health goals Educational goals Professional or occupational goals Personal goals

God’s Vision God’s vision is for you to become like Him. To be faithful as He is faithful To love like He loves To love truth because He is the Truth To be holy for He is holy

God’s Vision The vision of the Lord is for revival in our lives. He wants to pour out His power upon His people: Power to discern: Good from evil Right from wrong Love from hatred

God’s Love The Lord wants to fill you with His love, to help you love others who do not love themselves. Love covers a multitude of sins.

Wisdom The Lord wants to fill you with His wisdom. Wisdom is to love and to do right and to hate wrong. Wisdom is knowing how to choose life and not death, good and not evil. The anointing of the Lord will give you boldness and authority over the works of darkness.