LIFE WITH GOD. LIFE WITH PEOPLE.MY AMBITOUS AND DESPERATE VISION HAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIFE?

 Think about that question for a few minutes.
What comes to mind? Is it something exciting? Not so exciting? Is there purpose? Are you just “going with the flow?” How would you honestly answer that question, “What are you doing with your life?”
In Bill Hybels’ book, Courageous Leadership, he speaks of the characteristics of a leader. And, the very first characteristic is vision. A leader must have a vision.

Many people are scared away by the word vision for many reasons; so, if this is you don’t think of the word vision, think of something else… like life-goals, purpose, calling, a few words that describe your life, etc. You get the idea.

But, whatever you may call it you and I are built to embody this characteristic.
So when I ask you, “What are you doing with your life,” you may not think that you are doing very much. However, in your mind you have already concocted an entire world in which you would feel completely fulfilled if you were doing this one thing. This is the beginning of your vision.

I ask you that question because I have spent some time over the past few weeks asking myself this question. “Curtis, what are you doing with your life?” I want to share my answer with you.

My vision for my life (The Life Trend) is… Life with God. Life with People.
Sounds simple. And, it is… kind of. Everything I do and everywhere I go, these two values lead my decision making, lead my thoughts, and direct me on the path God has laid for me. “Life with God. Life with people.” Let me break it down for you:

Life With God