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The Importance of Having Vision
The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what one’s destiny is and to do it. HENRY FORD
Small dreams do not inflate the hearts of men and women. BILL BRIGHT
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you have planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare... Here I am… I desire to do your will, O my God. PSALM 40:5-8
We Need a Vision of . . .?
- We need a vision of what we are to do, what is to be accomplished, of the better future God has for our church, our community, our family and friends, our world.
- We need a vision of who we can become (by God’s grace). You need a vision of the best version of you, of who God wants you to be, of the inner world God is creating in you.
- We need a vision of OUR GOD. Who is God? What is He really like? What is He doing in and through us?
The Presence of God With Us
I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. PHILIPPIANS 4:13
Thoughts and Themes
- God is at work to will and work according to His purposes.
- Philippians 2:12-13
- All things are possible with God. Matthew 19:26
- Our God is an awesome God. 1 Kings 8:22-24
- God is always at work. John 5:17
- We do not know what to do but our eyes are on you. 2 Chronicles 20:12
- God always shows up.
- God is in this place.
- The “Thin Places.”
- Mustard seed, small and secret works.
The Power of God For Us
And my God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:19
Thoughts and Themes
- The generosity of God. Romans 8:31-32
- God provides abundantly. John 10:10
- God our Helper, our Resource, our All in All.
- Nehemiah 4:6; 6:15-16
- God is able.
- The Deep Needs of our heart.
- We can trust God.
The Glory of God
To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. PHILIPPIANS 4:20
Thoughts and Themes
- Ephesians 3:20-21 is a longer, more “elegant” version of Philippians 4:20.
- God is great and God is good.
- God is glorious.
- The chief end (the great purpose) of life is to glorify our God and enjoy Him forever.
- When we worship, God becomes "very great and very good” in our eyes.
- God becomes for us, what He already is.
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Songs We Sing
- Song Artist Watch
- Almighty GodTodd Fields & Candi Pearson
- Desert SongHillsong UNITED
- Crown Him (Majesty)Chris Tomlin
- Revelation SongKari Jobe
- Endless LightHillsong Live
- Here I Am To Worship (Video Café)Tim Hughes
- Whom Shall I Fear (Video Café)Chris Tomlin
- 10,000 Reasons/Bless The Lord (Video Café)Matt Redman
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