*The Dance of Vision* by Joel Stockwell

“The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.” Proverbs 16:9 NRSV

As a senior leader, it’s often your job to come up with the vision. But how do you do that?

Do you just brainstorm good ideas and run with them?

Do you pray until you sense a clear direction?

*What role do your mind and spirit play in this process?*

This verse shows that both are important. God uses your mind and speaks through your spirit. Sometimes, He gives you a clear vision in your spirit, and then you use your mind to figure out how to walk it out. Other times, you have a general idea of where to go, and the Spirit guides and adjusts your steps along the way.

*Vision doesn’t come from the mind alone or the spirit alone—it’s a mix of both.*

Many times for me, the Lord puts a vision in my heart, and then I have to seek wisdom and strategy to live it out. The Spirit is always there to guide me if I start heading in the wrong direction.

That’s the beautiful dance of vision!

© 2025 Joel Stockwell