Focusing on a vision for the future takes courage and conviction, in addition to devotion. We can define devotion as a diligent awareness of challenges we are facing or will face. Many of us have a vision that we feel like God has given us for our lives, but we can encounter lots of discouragement along the way that can be exhausting. So much dedication is required to keep a hold of that vision when you feel alone in it, and it can feel very overwhelming.
To see the vision for you or your family come to life usually requires you to give of yourself humbly and faithfully and by sacrificing your immediate wants or desires because of the vision of what God wants for your future. Even though it feels like the odds are against you sometimes, you have to just keep depending on your Heavenly Father. What you do matters. Don't give up. Don't grow weary. The Bible says in Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Joseph had this type of vision for his future, and he didn't let go of it, even through all the roadblocks and uncertainties that he faced. Despite all he experienced, he was intentionally focused on this vision that God had given him, and he was determined to hold onto it no matter what obstacles came into his path because he knew how important it was.
Reflection/Discussion Question: What steps can you take to intentionally focus on God's will for your life?
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