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\n\tWhy is vision important? <\/b><\/p>\n
Vision is one of our core values in Teen Challenge. Vision is seeing beyond the present and it is one of the essentials of effective leading. It is important to see beyond our present circumstances into the future fulfillment of our dream. <\/p>\n
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. Leaders must be close enough to relate to others but far enough ahead to motivate them. The team depends on the leader to know where the organization is going and how to prioritize. <\/p>\n
Proverbs 29:18 says, \u201cWhere there is no vision the people perish.\u201d In Habakkuk 2:2, the prophet was told by the Lord to \u201cWrite down the revelation and make it plain on tablets.\u201d<\/i> When you read these scriptures, it seems that having vision is not an option. Taking the next step of writing it down, as the Lord told Habakkuk, helps us to clarify the vision the Lord gave us.<\/p>\n
A great leader\u2019s courage to fulfill a vision comes from passion, not position. What has God put on your heart? What are you passionate about? Remember, people accept the leader and his\/her passion <\/b>before<\/i><\/b> they accept and participate in the vision. <\/b>The success of a vision is determined by ownership by both the leader and <\/i>the people. <\/p>\n
One of my greatest joys is when, unbeknownst to them, I hear our staff talking about the vision. If they speak with passion and clarity, then I know I\u2019m on track.<\/p>\n
Leaders are meant to be out front to take followers to places they might not go otherwise. They see a vision further than others see it, and they see it before others see it. Eric Hoffer said it well, \u201cThe only way to predict the future is to have the power to shape the future.\u201d Everyone ends up somewhere in life. A few people end up somewhere on purpose. Vision is what makes the difference. <\/p>\n
A clear vision, along with the courage to follow through, dramatically increases your chances of coming to the end of your life, looking back with deep satisfaction, and thinking, \u201cI did it. I succeeded. I finished well.\u201d <\/p>\n
Here are 7 observances I\u2019ve made about the process of a vision:<\/p>\n
May God continue to help us see our vision to put hope within reach of every addict <\/i>become a reality. May He increase your vision for 2020, as well as your vision for the coming decade.<\/p>\n
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Jerry Nance, PhD<\/p>\n
President\/CEO<\/p>\n
Global Teen Challenge<\/p>\n
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