Identifying and pursuing a vision for our churches can be fraught with difficulties like . . .
keeping the process free of politics.
We could find ourselves distracted from what really matters as we take these detours for personal gain.
getting and keeping everybody on the same page.
We could end up with divisions over the direction to take.
not giving up when the going gets tough.
We could experience discouragement that leads to disillusionment.
actually reaching the vision.
We could become so distracted, divided, or discouraged that we get derailed.
How do we get beyond theses vision problems and pursue what God has for us as His Church?
Keeping Focused on His Name Solves Vision Problems
When we keep the focus on the name of the Lord, we gain what we need to overcome problems in setting, casting, and fulfilling a vision.
We gain the needed perspective, protection, perseverance, and power that comes by pursuing a vision for our church in the name of the Lord.
1) perspective to plan
Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. (Ps. 115:1)
It’s not about our own agendas but getting on page with God, for His glory not ours.
2) protection to pull together
I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. (Jn. 17:11)
When it’s about His name, unity is possible.
3) propulsion to persevere
You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. (Rev. 2:3)
To be driven, or motivated, by His name’s sake and the effect of what we do to glorify His name, we be less concerned about what’s in it for us and how we’re affected.
4) power to pursue and prevail
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests. (Ps. 20:4-5)
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. (Ps. 20:7)
By coming under the banner of His name, we have all we need to complete that which He’s given us to do.
For More, Go To: Resources about the Name of the Lord
All Posts about Vision Casting & Goal-Setting:
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- Have a Vision That Clarifies Your Purpose?
- Have a Vision Challenging Enough to Reach Your Purpose?
- Who Sets the Vision?
- Behind the Great Commission
- Good Example of Mission & Vision
- No Specific Examples of Goals in the Great Commission?
- Christ-like Intent in Vision & Goal-Setting
- Christ-like Pursuit of Vision & Goals
- Christ as the Focus, Not the Vision & Goals
- Power to Grasp and Implement a New Vision for the Church
- Vision and Goals Born Out of Prayer
- Vision and Goals Grounded in the Gospel
- Vision and Goals Enveloped by Grace
- Vision and Goals Guided by the Holy Spirit
- Vision and Goals Pursued Through Spiritual Gifting
- Where Might God Want to Take Your Church?
- Vision Casting That Engages People
- Goal-Setting to Reach Our Vision
- Vision and Goals Protected by Spiritual Means
- Vision Problems Solved
- Vision and Goals Reflect the Hope We Have?
- Vision and Goals Rooted in God’s Word
- How a Leader’s Roles Affects Vision and Goals