Vision shapes the direction of our lives. We are all moving toward somethingāwhether intentionally or not. The question isnāt if we have a vision, but who is guiding it.
Vision Without God
Vision without God is often driven by pressure, comparison, fear, or personal ambition. It focuses on controlātrying to make everything happen on our own timeline and according to our own understanding.
It can look like:
⢠Chasing success without peace
⢠Setting goals that impress others but drain your spirit
⢠Measuring worth by productivity or outcomes
⢠Feeling anxious when plans donāt go as expected
Vision without God may still achieve results, but it often comes with burnout, pride, disappointment, or emptiness. When God is removed from the process, the weight of the vision rests entirely on us.
Vision With God
Vision with God begins with surrender. Itās rooted in prayer, obedience, and trustāeven when the path isnāt fully clear. God-centered vision isnāt always fast, flashy, or easy, but it is purposeful and peace-filled.
Vision with God looks like:
⢠Seeking God before setting goals
⢠Trusting His timing over your own
⢠Allowing Him to redirect your plans
⢠Finding peace even in waiting seasons
⢠Growing spiritually while moving forward practically
When God leads the vision, He also provides the strength, wisdom, and grace to walk it out. His vision may stretch you, but it will never leave you without His presence.
The Difference That Matters Most
The biggest difference between vision with God and vision without God is who carries the burden.
With God, you walk in partnership.
Without God, you walk alone.
Proverbs 16:3 reminds us: āCommit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.ā
God doesnāt just want to bless the outcomeāHe wants to be involved in the process.
A Moment to Reflect
As you look ahead:
⢠Whose vision are you currently following?
⢠Have you invited God into your plansāor just asked Him to bless them after?
⢠Are you willing to let go of a vision if God asks you to trust Him with something different?
True vision isnāt about seeing farāitās about seeing clearly through Godās eyes.
What part of your vision are you surrendering to God today?