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Where there is no vision, the people perish.  Proverbs 29:18a

Will You Claim the Promise?

The tradition and history of Christ's church is all about change and growth.  Change for the purpose of the growth of Christ's body, not in numbers but in vital energy.  We move forward led by the power of God's creative spirit.  We are in step with our communities, and we are intentional about the relevance of our ministry and mission.  When we vision, we deliberately seek the unique path that God intends for us.  Visioning in the kingdom of God creates a set of priorities that enables us to move ahead with a greater expression of God's work.  It is a purposeful effort to seek the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit, to obey the will of God as we move into the future.  When we fail to obey, we become dabblers and waste our power on the trivial.  We wither and decay.  When our journey is focused and concentrated on the vital, we are refreshed, renewed and remade.  God calls us to step forward and has made the promise to be with us every step of the way.

All through the Bible, godly people have been visioning.  Moses had a vision for Israel's society.  He appointed officials and had them serve as judges.  David planned and provided for the building of the temple and left everything needed for Solomon to complete that vision.  The apostle Paul developed a missionary vision of proclaiming the gospel and establishing churches in centers of commerce from which the gospel could be taken to outlying villages.  They allowed themselves to think, to plan, to hope and to see the enormous possibilities of not only "what could be" but also "what must be" according to God's will.  When we recapture that spirit, powerful transformation begins.  New forms, new energies, a new vitality breaks forth.  God promises this.

Here at PEI we can help you claim that promise, whatever your church's needs might be.  We have a variety of tools and resources to help you discover your unique gift of place.  We can offer coaching, advice and plenty of encouragement as you move forward as the Body of Christ and release that new life.  The question is, are you willing to claim it?

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