I had a vision for a major project several years ago. The project is ongoing, and I’ve worked really hard at it, but it looks nothing like what God showed me. What should I do?
Well the first thing is pretty simple, did you hear from God? In my case I believe with every fiber of my being that I did. So the next thing to explore is why the gap between the vision and the reality?
Disobedience? Have I strayed from God’s call? Am I in sin doing something which God cannot bless? I’ve searched my heart and while I am far from perfect, I don’t think that’s the case here. I’m trying to serve the Lord with honor and integrity.
Am I not doing something I need to do? I think this is part of it…
Do I not have everything I need? This is absolutely part of it but here’s the thing. Am I being faithful with what I have right now or am I wasting my time lamenting what I do not have? I do get stuck there sometimes, but I have to move on in faithfulness. My father has everything and everyone I need and my suspicion is these things (and people)will be released as I am faithful.
Am I just impatient? YES!!! but God’s timing is perfect so I have to trust that if I am doing what I am called to do, God will act on my behalf until the vision becomes reality.
The time between a vision and that vision becoming reality can be frustrating or invigorating and the choice is largely up to us. God always knows what He’s doing. In those places of frustration, I have a choice, I can quit or I can persevere. I can blame others or I can examine myself. I can be faithful or unfaithful. I choose to press on, giving God my best each day. That’s really the only thing we can do.
Trust God with your vision and keep walking toward it.
Step by step, faithfully…
I hear you. I’m walking the same path.
Well maybe we can encourage each other as we walk it out together.
God bless,
Dave
Your post reminded me of Joseph, who also had a vision from the Lord. But he certainly had to wait and go through lots of trials before seeing his vision become reality.
I don’t know about you, but that’s not the route I would choose. :-/
Yes, Joseph is one of my favorite stories in all of Scripture. My trials do not even come close to his and I would never choose them either. That being said, it’s good to know the same God who brought him through is working on my behalf.
God bless,
Dave
cannot tell you what this post has meant… thank you for your vulnerable heart sharing… May the Lord bring you clarity, encourage you and strengthen you, in Jesus’ name…
He already has. He has encouraged me in great ways. If you think of me in your prayers, pray that God continues to open doors for me to go beyond the walls of my church and that He sends workers for the harvest.
God bless,
Dave
it come as a conflict in the heart, a struggle, but it only changes us to better handle our part of fulfilling the vision. Nice write-up
Thanks Kayode. When you get the chance, tell me about yourself and your ministry.
Take care and welcome.
Dave
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