TOPIC:   WRITING A VISION FOR YOUR FAMILY  

ICE BREAKER:
In one word, describe how your dinner time feels like. 

REFLECTIONS:  
To establish family legacies that impact generations, families need to have a bold vision that they pursue courageously with true conviction based on God’s word. Because every family obtains it’s value and purpose from God, each family needs to have that knowledge of the purpose of their existence. Many families have a sense of what they are to become but some simply exist. And even those that know the why of their existence, research shows that those families with a written down vision will make great tangible progress in their pursuits. Those who never write their vision are most likely going to drift into places and conditions they never wanted in the first place. It’s upon this fact that we encourage married couples to make it a priority to develop and write down their family vision and mission.  

TEXTS:  
Habakkuk 2:2-3 (NASB) 
Then the Lord answered me and said, “write down the vision and inscribe it clearly on tablets, so that one who reads it may run.  For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it hurries toward the goal, and it will not fail.  Though it delays, wait for it; for it will certainly come, it will not delay long. 

Acts 10:2 (NIV) 
He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.   

DISCUSSION: 
1. Do you have a written down vision statement for your family? Please share it. 

2. What are the challenges involved in getting to write a family vision? 

3. How can we help one another to develop, write and sharpen the family vision? 

4. What family habits, norms and culture are necessary to realize our family visions? 

POLITE NOTICE:
1. Couple’s Get-away:  You don’t want to miss this unforgettable ‘Couples Island Get-Away’ happening on 25th – 27th July at Sands Lodge, Brovad, Kalangala Islands. For booking, please click here. 

2. For counselling or guidance please call/sms/WhatsApp 0776260007 or +256776260071; +256788119838 or email: family@watotochurch.com.