And I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again (Philippians 1:4).

In Part I you learned some reasons for a personal vision, asked God to help with this “project,” and conducted important research on yourself. (If you haven’t completed Part I, do it now.) It’s time to pull together your research findings and summarize what you picture for yourself. Do this by writing a Personal Vision Statement.

Your personal vision must be unique and appropriate for you, so the following Personal Vision Statement is only an example:

Use the tool below, Personal Vision Statement, to synthesize the research you’ve done. What do your findings say about you? What themes keep appearing?

Write your Personal Vision Statement in pencil if that’s easier. Change it until it sounds and feels right to you. If you can’t decide on one vision, write down more than one Personal Vision Statement. Make each Statement as specific as possible.

Once you’ve finished the exercise, share it with two people you trust. The more you talk about your vision and the rationale behind it, the more committed you’ll become to it.

Stop and celebrate this important milestone in your life! Many people never take time to think about, much less write down, their personal visions, but you just did! Think big, and hold onto your excitement. Find some mentors to help you make it happen.

Use the following tool to synthesize what you've learned about yourself and to write your own statement.

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