Catch the Vision

We’re officially in the first full week of April, and I’ve learned so much in just eight days. One would think that to reach an epiphany, you need more time or some life-changing encounter. But I guess, the saying “you learn something new every day” is true — and when you choose to be more intentional about every moment, you’ll start seeing things you might have missed before. What am I talking about? Vision. 

At the beginning of each year, there’s always a hyperfocus on this concept. From vision boards to journaling your plans, we love writing the vision and making it plain. And hey, there’s nothing wrong with that; it’s Word. Yet somewhere along the way, the motivation fades as we go through the ebb and flow that is life: the expected and unexpected. 

But what about everyday vision? Vision that’s not sparked by a new year, a birthday, longer days in the sun, traveling, or a dramatic experience that forces you to do something different. I’m talking about vision that’s cultivated consistently through steps big and small, whether you feel good or not. Whether 50 people are supporting you or five. Whether you see results immediately or not. 

Make no mistake, it’s hard to keep said point of view top of mind, especially if you’re in the creative industry like me. I’ve been in this field for almost ten years, and between how saturated the creative space is and the imposter syndrome that comes with it, it’s easy to fall into thoughts that make you question your why. And the ever-present global chaos doesn’t exactly help. But there’s always going to be things happening — you see it, and yeah, it matters. But it doesn’t have to control your life. If anything, it might just mean it’s time to shift your view on the inside.

As someone who was born and raised in church, Resurrection Sunday has always been a very big deal to me. And this past weekend meant even more than usual. As if trying to process Jesus’ display of love for the world through His gut-wrenching death and iconic resurrection wasn’t enough — I mean, truly the greatest flex of all time — the significance of that Third Day felt especially personal this time.

While reading the Gospels’ different accounts of His rising, Matthew 28 resonated with me deeply. It recounts the Sunday morning when Jesus rose and how the disciples responded. Verse 17 says, “And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted,” and that immediately got me thinking. They literally saw Jesus alive again, yet some still struggled to believe — despite knowing He was God and capable of anything, even before His death.

It made me wonder how often we see a miracle on the horizon and still choose to question it. Imagine the kind of lives we could live if we trusted the vision before it even became real. Once the disciples opened their eyes, they began to witness even more signs of God’s power in the days that followed.

Needless to say, vision isn’t just about perspective when it comes to the unknown. It’s about engaging it through faith and wise action. That’s how you step into things you don’t yet have, but will in time. And if this example is any indication, what you choose to see can shape your destiny.

Maybe it’s not just about catching the vision, but acting on it once you do — or maybe you know you’ve truly caught it when you can’t help but move.

" Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed."

John 20:29 {KJV}

Much love and peace,

Nay.