Vision Loss

Proverbs 29:18a

Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained.

Recently, my Grandpa has had increasing problems with his vision. When he was young, vision wasn't an issue, but now that he getting older, he is beginning to understand the value of being able to see clearly.

As we age, vision loss increases rapidly. Just as this becomes problematic from a physical stand-point, the same is also true spiritually. Over time, Christians tend to lose sight of what we believe God has called us to step out on faith and do.

I want to take a moment and encourage you to dare to dream big in God! I don't know where you are spiritually, but I know that God has big plans for your life (Jer. 29:11). He created you to accomplish things that he already prepared in advance for you to do (Eph. 2:10).

5 TRUTHS about VISION:

1. Vision, calling, direction, and purpose are all words that mean the same thing. Do you feel a natural pull toward some specific direction? For me, it is reaching people who are far from God and bringing them close. For you it could be business, arts, music, sports, or simply being a Stay-at-Home Mom (which is by far the most difficult, yet rewarding of all).

2. Vision is much bigger than YOU. If you CAN accomplish what you feel God might be calling you to do apart from a deep devotion, surrender, and commitment to Jesus, then you don't have a vision, you have an idea.

3. Vision drives you to your knees. People with great vision are often looked at as being arrogant, when in reality, they are very aware of their limitations, and they continually beg God to use them despite their inability.

4. Vision brings laser focus to your life. One reason why teenagers are so wild is because they lack vision, direction, and purpose - so they foolishly go in any direction the wind blows. Vision restrains you to accomplish that which God has called you to do.

5. Vision enacts your faith. You cannot believe God wants you to do something great, and then sit on your hands and wait for it to magically happen. Step up and step out in faith! Act on what you feel God is calling you to do. Make that phone call; invite that person to church; start that business; begin those classes; seek restoration in your marriage; AND BEG GOD!

Don't let people who have lost their vision try to rob you of yours! Love Jesus, commit to finding his purpose for your life, go for it and never turn back! Your purpose depends on it!