Vision often begins quietly — as a stirring rather than a strategy, a sense of direction before a detailed plan. It doesn’t always arrive fully formed. Sometimes it comes as a gentle nudge, an invitation to trust that what is ahead will unfold step by step. When vision is rooted in faith, it becomes less about control and more about alignment.
Words of Light
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
— Proverbs 16:3
Reflection
Having a vision for the future does not require certainty about every outcome. It asks only that you remain willing — willing to place your hopes, plans, and intentions in God’s care. Commitment is not about rigid determination; it is about trust.
When you commit your plans to the Lord, you acknowledge that guidance matters more than speed. You allow space for wisdom to shape your direction, even when the path feels unclear. This kind of trust does not remove responsibility — it grounds it. Each step becomes an act of faith rather than pressure.
A God-centered vision is not driven by comparison or urgency. It is marked by peace, purpose, and patience. It grows clearer as you move forward, one faithful action at a time. Even when adjustments are needed, trust remains the anchor.
As you hold your vision, do so gently. You do not need to force it into existence. What is meant for you will be established — not through striving, but through surrender and steady obedience.
Pause and Consider…
What vision feels quietly present within you right now?
Where are you being invited to trust rather than rush?
Journal Prompts
The vision I am holding is…
I am learning to trust God with…
One faithful step I can take is…
Peace shows up for me when…
Affirmation
I commit my plans to the Lord, trusting that He will establish them with wisdom and care.
Peace,
Rita
Rita Lynn Berry, EdS, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and the founder of NewVision Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC. She is also the creator of the Journey to Me™ program and Mend n Muse Media™, where she shares tools and reflections that support healing, resilience, and self-love.