Clarifying Vision and Direction for Your Church

I Kings 19:3-4

And [Elijah] was afraid, and got up and ran for his life… But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree; and he asked for himself to die, and said, “Enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.

I am so thankful God is patient with us. He doesn’t condemn Elijah after he runs away in fear and discouragement. God refreshes him. He gives Elijah food, nourishment, rest and friendship. And one chapter later in I Kings 20 Elijah returns to his calling as the prophet of God.

What about you? Have you lost vision or direction for your future? Have you lost a sense of calling and hear God saying, “What are you doing here?” Your situation might be related to burnout, strained relationships or circumstances that are out of your control.

Read more to discover a few practical steps that can help you renew and clarify your vision and direction when you feel defeated, confused or alone.