SUSTAINING YOUR VISION

PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS Series 9

SUSTAINING YOUR VISION

Vision can be lost. Vision can become unclear, little by little losing its shine. And then, if nothing is done to brighten it, the vision can be lost. Therefore, vision should be sustained, kept bubbling so it doesn't so it doesn't cool off.

Many things can cloud your vision. Physically, if your diet lacks certain vitamins, your vision can fade. Likewise, if your mental vision lacks nourishment, it can be lost. Let's discuss some ways we can nourish and sustain our vision.

1. Renew the vision. Vision takes time to show up. If it fades in time, then brighten it. Though vision has the attribute of the unchangeable God, but it is located in our finite mind, and so it can be clouded. As many other things struggle for attention in our mind, the vision can be chocked. It might still be there, but occupying an inconvenient space. The vision can be crowded out of the mind. Its influence in our life can diminish. Vision should therefore be renewed, reviewed and refreshed daily. You can renew your vision by carrying out thees exercises:
a. Remember the vision, how and for what purpose you got it.
b. Repent: Turn away from wrongdoings against the vision and turn back to it.
c. Remove all excesses that clouded the vision.
d. Return and embrace the vision.

2. Write the vision. Make it clear on paper. Why do you have to write the vision?
a. To aid your memory
b. To preserve the detail
c. To pass it on for the benefit of others
d. To inspire you to run with the vision
e. For exhortation, edification and comfort.

3. Read the vision. Here are some benefits you get from reading the vision:
a. Readers of the vision lead with the vision.
b. Reading enhances understanding.
c. Reading the vision keeps you informed about it.
d. Reading the vision  keeps it fresh in you.
e. Reading the vision inspires you to run with the vision

4. Run with the vision. Vision is not for lazy people. The word 'run' means diligent pursuit. Vision is a raw material for blessing. It takes diligence to turn it into finished product. Vision is for laborers, not for liabilities. Vision is a package, only workers can unwrap it. Attitudes that will help you to diligently run with the vision include discipline, determination, drive, decision and doggedness.

5. Raise high the vision. Be passionate about the vision. Carry it with you wherever you go. Talk about it with passion. Sell it to people. Be known by your vision.

6. Relay the vision. Share the vision. Reach out with it. Communicate the vision to others. Inspire people to join you to actualize your vision. Teach it to younger people. Pass it on to next generation.

7. Refuse to give up on the vision. The vision is for an appointed time. Rather than worry about the vision, work on it, and continue to work until it works out. The vision may take a long time but it shall speak at the end. In fact, it may not happen in your life time. But it will surely happen. So do your beat and give it your best. And then be rest assured that the vision will speak.