BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

In today's age of modern technology, not many people who travel by vehicle take to the road without the assistance of a GPS (Global Positioning System). With this built-in road map readily available, all that's required is to enter (or speak) an address marking your destination, and your route is calculated, mapped out and staring back at you from a video screen on the dashboard. A voice will even talk you through each twist and turn. Unfortunately, everything about life doesn't operate by GPS navigation. Some people have mapped out their lives, certain they were on course and headed in the right direction, only to encounter unexpected roadblocks. The vision they had is nothing like where they ended up. Something distracted them; threw them off course; or maybe even caused them to stop, detour, turn around or start over. The same is true with some of the choices we make regarding our future. Everyone has made choices they wish they could undo—rewind and do again in a different way. They end up wondering: How can I really know what path to take in life? Or, How can I know what choices to make to ensure my future is successful? Here's the answer: God's way is the best way. He has a speci c plan and vision for your life. Jeremiah 29:11 says, '"For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope'" (New Living Translation). As you prepare to enter the new year, here are three steps to help you to create a vision for 2026: Step #1: Commit One to Three Days To Pray for Your Vision "In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will nd me." –Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT) To create a vision for 2026, begin by committing one to three days to pray about God's wisdom concerning the year. Set aside some extra time to spend with the Lord during those three days. Maybe skip your lunch to spend time praying, or take extra time in the morning or evening to pray. God promises that when you take the time to seek Him, He will listen. Not only will He listen, but He will also tell you things to come. Jeremiah 33:3 says, "Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come" (NLT). You can always pray the same prayers Paul prayed for believers to have wisdom, found inEphesians 1:17-23,Ephesians 3:14-21,Philippians 1:9-11 andColossians 1:9-14. Don't take a wrong turn in 2026 and end up in a different destination than God has for you! Step #2: Pray Out Your Vision In Tongues "For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries." –1 Corinthians 14:2 (New King James Version) When you pray out your vision for 2026 in tongues, God's wisdom will come out of your spirit. When you pray out your vision in tongues, you are speaking mysteries, divine secrets, secret truths and hidden things that are not obvious to the understanding (1 Corinthians 14:2,Amplifi ed Bible, Classic Edition). Every believer has been given the gift of speaking in tongues. Just as easily as receiving Jesus as your Savior, you can receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit! Start the new year by praying out your vision in tongues every day. As you do, you can say, "Lord, I believe for the interpretation of what I just prayed" (verse 13). The Lord has given you this spiritual tool to work with so you can access the wisdom laid up for you in the spirit realm. You can trust that His wisdom will show you what paths to take and what paths to avoid in 2026! Step #3: Pray for Your Vision Until You Know What To Do "Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving." –Colossians 4:2 (Amplifi ed Bible, Classic Edition) Don't give up. Persevere and pray for your vision until you have a knowing on the inside of what to do. God may lead you to focus on certain things for the year, such as your relationship with Him; or your family, school, job and church. He may lead you to lay aside some things for the year. He may impress you to pick up something new, take a turn, or make an adjustment in your life. You can pray and declare by faith, "I know what to do." And then there's a process that takes place of the uncovering of the wisdom of God. Don't make a move until you have that wisdom. By praying over your year ahead of time and taking time to hear from the Lord, you are ensuring that your plans line up with His plans. Start your year off right by following thesethree steps to creating a vision for 2026. Trust the Lord to be your GPS, allowing Him to chart your course. Create a Vision2026 3 Steps To B V O V : 3 1

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