Watch the video above and talk about it with a group or mentor. Learn more.
Getting clarity on these five points will make a life-long difference in your parenting.
Key Points:
- Answering some key questions about mission, vision and values can really help you to create a strategy for parenting.
- Your mission answers the question, “Why do we exist?”
- Your values answer the question, “What do we care about?”
- Your vision answers the question, “Where are we going?”
- Your strategy answers the question, “How will we get there?”
- Your culture answers the question, “How do we actually do things?”
Quote This:
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What was the mission of your family growing up? What were your values? Did you have a strategy for being a healthy family? Explain.
- Of the 5 points of clarity, which one do you believe will be the hardest for you? Explain.
- Read Joshua 24:14-15. What does this passage say about what our focus should be as parents? How can getting clarity on your vision as to the type of parents you want to be help you moving forward? How can developing specific strategies keep you on track?
- If a stranger walked into your home, how would they describe the culture of your family? What are some things you know you need to change in your culture?
- Read Jeremiah 29:11. What does this verse say about God? How can you get your family more in line with God’s vision and plan for you?
- Download the 5-Point Clarity Worksheet and fill it out with a spouse, mentor or small group.
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
