WHAT A VISIONARY DAD DOES! – VOLUME IV ISSUE 1

Where there is no vision [revelation], the people are unrestrained,
But happy is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18 NASB

I know you are crazy busy but do you have a clear plan for yourself and each of your children? Here are a few of the questions come to mind as I meditate on this passage.

Have you asked God for a word [rhema] about what he wants of you as a father or what he wants of your children? (Revelation)

Has God given you and have you shared a vision of what He may want of your child(ren)? (Vision)

Are you clear on what your purpose in this life or this season of life is? (Mission)

Do you have a blueprint or plan on how to get there? (Plan) As a dad and for each of your children?

Have you set specific objectives for how to accomplish your mission or fulfill you plan? (Goals)

Shana Schutte of Focus on the Family discusses goal setting in a FOTF website article:

“Many people wrongly think, ‘Goal setting is unspiritual because it shows a lack of trust. It's not right to plan. Instead, people should wait for God to lead them.’  Granted, God doesn't want us to forge ahead in pride without consulting Him for direction. But neither does He want us to sit around without acting, because He's given us gifts and talents and has also said that we are called to do good works” (Ephesians 2: 8-10, Romans 12:4-8, Matthew 25:14-30). – Read whole article here

Here are some areas you might want to consider setting goals in:

·       Family

·       Personal

·       Spiritual

·       Mental

·       Physical

·       Financial

·       Social

Many leaders use the acronym SMART in goal setting. A SMART goal is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time based. In other words, a goal that is very clear and easily understood. Click here for SMART goals explanation and WORKSHEET.

So be careful how you act; these are difficult days. Don’t be fools; be wise: make the most of every opportunity you have for doing good. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to find out and do whatever the Lord wants you to. Ephesians 5:15-17 (LB)

This isn’t going to happen in a few minutes. You’ve got to set aside some time to do it, especially if you have several children. Even if you don’t have children yet, you should do it for yourself. I’m not sure who he was quoting but Jim Kennedy, who discipled me, often says, “He who aims at nothing, will hit it every time”.  Make time today to work on this for you and your children. Remember, you only have them at home for a very short 18 – 20 years.

WHAT A VISIONARY DAD DOES!

Here is a link to a video I put together last weekend about our son Jonathan. I've been in Baltimore with him at Johns Hopkins Hospital since September 19th. Jonny's Journey to Health