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I SEE!

3/31/2011

 
Some of my earliest memories are of sitting on my Grampa's lap and noting his thick glasses.  Although he died when I was four, I am told that he had very limited vision.  His nearly blind status was probably what we call today "legally blind".  With his greatly impaired vision, it was impossible for him to really see me if it were not for the spectacles perched on his nose.  Without them he wouldn't have noticed my dirty face, mussed up hair or even my wrinkled dress - what a "vision of loveliness".  With them, he was aware of my quick smile, could plant a kiss right on my cheek and was able to exclaim, "I SEE!"  

Vision is an interesting subject.  Here are Webster's definitions:   1)The power of seeing  2)Something supposedly seen in a dream, trance etc.  3)A mental image  4)The ability to perceive or foresee something, as through mental acuteness  5)Something or someone of great beauty.  

It is the 3rd and 4th definition of vision that takes us into the future...the "I SEE" with an AHA in front of it!    

As the picture becomes clearly understood, it must then be communicated.  Just as we use our eyes to look out from our body and understand the world around us,  our minds can do the same - look ahead from where we are to what lies ahead.    In sports, the coach presents a "what-is-ahead-for-us" picture to the team.  It is vision casting . . .the process of using a peek into the unknown future to effect change today.   

Life requires a vision to accomplish the invisible.  The one who sees it and carries it to the people is called a "visionary".  Simply put,  it has been said that this is a leader with a poorly developed sense of fear and no concept of the odds against them but make the impossible happen anyway.  

The road of vision that leads to accomplishments is often strewn with great struggle, unyielding fortitude and embattled hearts that choose to hold on through the failures along the way.  

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, VISION cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Helen Keller  

Visions for the future are found throughout the scriptures as God planted them in the minds and hearts of leaders throughout both Old and New Testament times.  The Apostle Paul's vision on the road to Damascus with an "I SEE!" outcome and he was radically changed.  He spent the rest of his life vision-casting to his world and beyond into ours through his Biblical accounts.  

Where there is no VISION, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, is happy.  Proverbs 29:18  

Whatever the God-given vision, it must first be clearly received by us as leaders in our homes, communities, jobs and churches.  Then we must cast that vision into our world accurately passing it on to those God has placed in our care.  May we say with all our hearts, "I SEE!" and help others to do the same.

This is the message of a man who hears the words of God. I know well the Most High God. I SEE a vision from the Almighty, and my eyes are open as I fall before him.
  Numbers 24:16 NCV

Blessings . . . as you put on the thick spectacles of God's vision for your life and ministry.

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Gwen link
3/31/2011 08:08:05 pm

This is simply beautiful. Well Done! It flowed from the Coaches "vision casting" into a Helen Keller quote right through to the end where Numbers 24:16 tired it all together perfectly. Great job!


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    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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