Do you have a vision of starting a business or ministry? If so, you already know that it takes more than just wishful thinking to make it happen.
A vision is just that -- a vision! It is something you see with your spiritual eyes but can't put your physical hands on -- yet.
Birthing a vision is like having a baby (and neither is born overnight!) Below are just a few similarities between the two:
| Similarities | a Vision | a Baby |
| Start in seed form | idea; desire | egg |
| Must first be conceived | Heavenly Father's seed (His Word) released and received in the spiritual womb of the heart | human father's seed released and received in the natural womb of the mother. |
| Go through gestation period | God determines the time | Typically 9 months |
| Can be aborted | Through doubt & unbelief | Through lack of trust |
| Difficult waiting stages | Impatience! | Impatience! |
| Risk of premature birth | Human spirit can't hold it | Human body can't hold it |
| Risk difficulty & death to deliver | Extreme circumstances resulting in death to self | Medical & emotional issues causing problems |
| Born at an appointed time | Date of Incorporation | Date of Birth |
| Needs a name | Corporate Name | Personal Name |
| Needs a tax ID | Employer ID No. (EIN) | Social Security No. |
| Needs stuff | A place to live, funding, equipment, license, a plan | A place to live, food, clothes, funding, a plan |
| Varying stages of growth and development | Newly formed, incubating, & established | Infant, toddler, child, teen and adult |
| Help available | Family, friends, employees, volunteers, businesses, organizations | Family, friends, neighbors, teachers, churches, organizations |
| Can be a tremendous blessing! | To the world! | To the world! |
No two babies are alike! Even identical twins have separate distinguishing features, such as fingerprints and DNA, that separate them from anyone else on the planet. Likewise, just as there may be many businesses or ministries out there doing the same (or similar) thing, they are actually all different. And yours will be, too!
When a baby is born, the parents usually present it to God for His blessing, and dedicate the baby for His Glory and service. This engages God, and His entire Kingdom, including His angelic hosts and all of Heaven's resources for the baby throughout its entire life.
Likewise, when a business or ministry is birthed, it should also be presented to the Lord for not only His blessing and provisions, but for His Will to be accomplished through it.
God has a plan for new babies and visions! How do you find out what it is? ASK HIM! (duh!) Spend time talking with Him (and listening) like you would anyone else you want to know better.
This prayer site was created to help you do just that!
