Running You Race - Step 4 & 5

Step # 4 Talk To God About His Plan.

The Bible calls this “vision”. Don’t allow circumstances to direct your life. God has a plan for you and the only way to figure it out is to spend time with God. When you ask God make sure you take time to listen. Don’t do all the talking during your prayer time. Half of your prayer life should be spent listening.

“When you pray, use not vain repetitions as the heathen do: for they think they shall be heard for their much speaking”

Step # 5 Write Down Your Vision

“Write the vision, and make it plain”

Writing down your vision is the first step of obedience. One reason to write it down is so you can communicate your vision with other people. (Chances are you are going to need help in accomplishing you vision) Write down vision every area of life.
• Personal Goals – discipline, weight loss, devotions ect.
• Family Goals - relationships, parents, kids ect.
• Financial Goals - Do you want to get out of debt? Write down you debts.
• Ministry Goals – What does God want you to do this year?
• Career Goals – What do you want to accomplish this year

After writing down your goals take time to review it at least once a week. Try to get it on one page so its easy to review. If it takes too long to read, you won't want to take the time to review.