developing vision/psychological strength Flashcards
what verse is “without a vision the people perish”?
proverbs 29:18
what verse is “what i have feared the most has come upon me”
job 3:25
what verse is “delight yourself in the lord and he will grant you the desires of your heart
psalm 37:4
explain the difference between:
A vision
a picture for a better future in response to the people, locations, opportunities and problems to which we are drawn
explain the difference between:
A plan
using SMART goals with deadlines that chart a path for how you will effectively move towards your vision
Explain the difference between:
a task
A job assignment, chore or act of work to be carried out in order to accomplish the plan
Explain how each of the following impacts your vision:
Imagination
Allows you to dream. To see the possibilities of what has yet to come and
place ourselves in that future possibility
Explain how each of the following impacts your vision:
Inspiration
Make specific decisions to fill your life with influences that inspire your mind,
heart, and soul so that you can maintain a healthy outlook and protect against negativity
Explain how each of the following impacts your vision:
Independence
An HONEST realization that God created you in a UNIQUE manner. That
your vision is not found in comparison to others or fulfilling what others tell you “should” be
pursuing.
Why is your relationship with yourself critical in developing a vision?
Because an HONEST self-
assessment will allow you to confront the realities of what you are willing to do; what you fear; and what
habits and/or attitudes need to be addressed _
Explain the difference between:
A positive vision
One that is rooted in what can be done. Filled with dreaming about the
possibilities – which gives you energy to keeping striving
Explain the difference between:
A negative vision
One that is rooted in fear and doubt. Filled with thoughts of all that could
go wrong and why it wouldn’t work out – so why even try.
Explain the difference between: No vision
One rooted in having no real outlook toward the future. Filled with daily habits
of instant gratification – seeking as much instant gratification as one can find
How will a person with a negative vision respond to fears, worry, anxiety and stress?
They will
have a FIGHT (argue/blame) or FLIGHT (quit) response
How will a person with a no vision respond to fears, worry, anxiety and stress?
They will seek
whatever provides them with instant gratification
How will a person with a positive vision respond to fears, worry, anxiety and stress?
They will
pray, research and seek out answers to find peace through the situation they are going through
Regardless of the decision that you make regarding your vision, what is guaranteed to happen while you
are working towards your vision?
You will face problems, obstacles and challenges
Explain why a vision that comes from God develops personal confidence, while a vision that is developed
to please your self-centeredness develops doubt:
Because you will face problems, obstacles and
challenges regardless of the decision you make;
a. When you based your decisions on your faith in God, you will face the problems with confidence
and see them as opportunities. A faith that trusts “If God has led me to this, God will lead me
through this!”
b. When you base your decisions on your self-centeredness, you will see the problem as evidence
that “you made the wrong choice” and in this place of low confidence you will have a higher risk
of quitting
What are S.M.A.R.T. goals?
S. _Specific\_\_ M. _Measurable\_\_ A. \_\_Achievable\_\_ R. \_\_Relevant\_\_ T. \_\_Time-Framed_
Explain the difference between:
an interest
option in life that attracts my curiosity
Explain the difference between:
a desire
interest I would definitely pursue if I had no limitations
Explain the difference between:
a passion
desire I would be willing to dedicate or give my life for
Explain each of the following terms in relation to your vision:
compel
Looking in the direction of what has attracted your curiosity
Explain each of the following terms in relation to your vision:
impel
Making decisions that MOVE you in the direction of what has attracted your
curiosity