Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 27 Sep 2007

Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 27 Sep 2007

When we examine our vision for our future, which one is most like you, Nearsighted or farsighted? Today’s word of encouragement is the importance of not being too nearsighted, but having a vision which is farsighted. What does it mean to have a vision which is farsighted? Don’t get me wrong, I think it is important that what we do today, right now, is just as important, because those decisions that we make now will affect our future. But to answer that question, simply put, a vision that is not farsighted is shortsighted. The key to distinguish the difference between a person, who has a nearsighted or a farsighted vision, is the way and approach to looking at their future. Farsighted people are strategic, being tactical, deliberate, and calculated with their lives for their future. They see many roads, paths, and highways each with a different outcome; however, they are not fearful or scared because they know and are clear which road to take because God is first in their lives over their own desires. They know that what lies ahead is not going to be easy, it is going to hurt, and it will be painful, but they are not scared, because they are centered on God. Others around them may seem more successful, better, but they do not compare themselves to others, because they are secure in the fact that God has a unique plan and purpose for them. Not only are farsighted people strategic, they are planners. Planning for the future works hand in hand with strategizing, because strategizing alone is not enough, it is pointless to strategize if we don’t plan. Planning is preparation. Most of us like to see the great destiny ahead that God has given us, but they don’t like to prepare, learn other skills, gain wisdom in order to get to that farsighted vision. We need to be people who are prepared for the future; preparation includes development of areas which needs to be worked on learning to have a teachable spirit is the key. Refining of character, developing good habits, scheduling because time is precious and important. People who are shortsighted are concerned about the now and time is of no consequence. Even though they may look like they are content with life, shortsighted people are often worried about their future and what lies ahead, but they rather not think about it or talk about it. Another common trend with people who are shortsighted, they spend all their time focusing on what they don’t have today, what they lack, and compare themselves to others and all they say to themselves is, “life is not fair”. “God doesn’t love me”. “This is the life God has planned for me”. Let us stop making excuses! Lets start turning our eyes off us and on to Him. God is a God who is farsighted. Can you imagine before we were even born He purposefully planed, molded, and gifted each of us to do His will? All He asks of us, is to give our lives to Him, let Him lead, and seek Him and He will tell us what lies ahead for tomorrow. Today, I hope we would be encouraged to say to ourselves, what am I waiting for? What is stopping me for seeking God, to capture His plans for my future? What is stopping us from planning ahead? God has so much in store for each and every one of us. Time is ticking; don’t wait any longer, yes the journey maybe painful and it is hurts, but to be used by God for His Kingdom is priceless. © Sept 2007 Shaun Lee