A Vision Shift For Your Family
A Vision Shift For Your Family
“You cannot change your destination overnight,
but you can change your direction overnight.”
Jim Rohn, American Entrepreneur
You Need Both A Family Vision And A Family Mission
Several years ago my family took a summer vacation to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It was beautiful! We did lots of hiking, horseback riding and white water rafting. As we were hiking one day my in-laws along with our younger nieces and nephews became tired. They decided to ride the Gondola back down the mountain. My wife, our middle child and I decided to walk down the mountain. We chose a walking path starting at the top near the Gondola. Using the Gondola as our point of reference we followed the path we thought would lead us back down to the base. Two hours later the path that we chose to take took us about 5 miles away from the base below. We ended up in a random neighborhood. Needless to say, by the time we walked all the way back into town to the base of the Gondola we were exhausted. We knew where we were wanting to go, but unfortunately we ended up taking the wrong path.
“Direction, not intention, determines your destination.”
Andy Stanley, Author & Pastor
It doesn't matter how sincere our intentions are. We can't arrive at our desired destination if we’re moving in the wrong direction. What direction are you headed? What direction is your marriage headed? How about your family?
“Every family ends up somewhere, but few families end up somewhere on purpose.”
Rodney Gage
What if there was a way for you to reach the destination you long for in your most important relationships? The good news is you can. And Family Shift is here to help and encourage you along the way. Learn More
The reason I am so passionate about helping families is simple. So goes the family, so goes the rest of the world. Far too many families are drifting away from the things that matter most. The cultural current and the pressures from life’s everyday demands are pulling marriage and family relationships in the wrong direction. As a result, they find themselves in a place they never thought they would be. Now is the time to revisit the vision you have for your marriage and family. Where do you start?
How To Write A Family Mission Statement
You start with the end in mind. Here are 3 things you can do to take action and get your family moving in a purposeful and intentional direction together.
When there is no clear prophetic vision, people quickly wander astray. But when you follow the revelation of the word, heaven’s bliss fills your soul.
Proverbs 29:18 (TPT)
1. DEFINE YOUR VISION & PURPOSE FOR YOUR FAMILY
When people lose their why, they lose their way! Every individual, marriage and family needs to define their “why.” What is your purpose? What is your mission & vision for your most important relationships?
Purpose speaks to WHY you exist.
Vision speaks to WHERE you are going.
A clear purpose and vision will provide us with...
Passion
Motivation
Direction
Purpose
No matter what age or stage of life you’re in, it’s never too late to start with the end in mind. You might already be an “empty nester” or already have grandchildren.
Answer these questions:
What do you want your legacy to be?
What is your mission & vision for the next 10-20 years?
How do you want your loved ones to remember you?
Like the old saying... “Nobody plans to fail, we fail to plan.”
2. WRITE IT DOWN
“Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can be read on the run. Habakkuk 2:2 (MSG)
One of the reasons why it’s so important to write down our mission & vision is because vision leaks. We forget! That is why we have to say it, spray it, wheel it and deal it until everyone can feel it! The noise from our culture and the pace of our lives is competing for our time & attention. There is something about putting our mission & vision in writing that helps us stay on track.
5 Reasons why writing down your vision & mission is so important…
It will force you to clarify what you want.
It will motivate you to take action.
It will serve as a filter for making decisions.
It will help you overcome challenges.
It will enable you to see and celebrate your progress.
Vision always requires a shift, a change from where you are now to where you want to be in the future. Vision is a destination!
3. START LIVING IT OUT
Imagine if we defined our purpose & vision for our most important relationships. Imagine getting your family unified around a clear vision of your desired future. Imagine how it would feel to have more purpose, fulfillment and intention.
Every family ends up somewhere, but few families end up somewhere on purpose. Let’s make the SHIFT!
Want More Family Vision Tools?
If you’re ready to take more steps like this, we’ve developed a comprehensive 5 step plan to bring your family vision to a reality. It’s all in the Family Shift book.
Each chapter contains exercises and activities to do together as a family, all designed to shift your course and bring you back together. Learn More