Vision has become a major buzzword in leadership and business circles. As an entrepreneur, you will be constantly asked about your vision and constantly asking for opportunities to share your vision with others. For the Christian, a biblical understanding of vision is much different than how the world approaches it. We can learn from both the Bible and business when it comes to capturing and casting a captivating vision for your start up.

Discovering God’s Vision for your life and start-up can feel overwhelming and impossible. Here are 4 simple key truths that will guide you to a clear view of God’s vision.

Key #1 - I must seek to know God.

• I can only know God through Christ.
• I can understand God through His Word.
• I can engage with God by His Spirit.

If you are seeking God, you will find Him. When you find God, His voice and His plan are sure to follow.

Key #2 - I must seek to know God’s will.

• God’s will is revealed through His commands.
• God’s will is released through His promises.
• God’s will is recognized through His people.

Do not ignore the directly communicated aspects of God’s will that are found in God’s Word. The more you read God’s Word, the better you will recognize God’s voice. When you are at a crossroads, bring your decisions to your spiritual community for them to speak truth and wisdom over you.

Key #3 - I must seek to know God’s will for my future.

• God’s will for my life is an extension of God’s will for all people.
• God reveals His plans differently in different season and circumstances.

God has a plan for your future, but you may not get all the details at once. Be faithful to do what God has taught you so far.

Key #4 - I must grip tightly to God and hold loosely to my plans.

• God is always on the move.
  • God is always faithful.
  • God is sovereign.

Even when we seek to accomplish God’s vision, God’s way, it doesn’t always work out the way we planned. Be more in love with God than with your vision and you will remember that even when the dream dies, the soul is secure.

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