06.02.T03-SA — Self-Assessment: My Purpose, Direction and Vision
06.02.T03-SA — Self-Assessment: My Purpose, Direction and Vision
Purpose
This tool helps you assess the clarity of your purpose, the strength of your direction and the realism of your vision as you prepare for marriage. It is based directly on the lessons and development practices presented in this chapter.
Instructions
Reflect honestly on your current life, priorities, decisions and habits. Circle the score that best reflects your present reality.
| Self-Assessment Statement | Score (1–5) |
|---|---|
| I have a clear sense of purpose that guides my life. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| My daily activities align with my purpose. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| My habits demonstrate a consistent sense of direction. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I have a realistic and actionable vision for my future. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| My decisions are guided by purpose rather than changing circumstances or emotions. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| My priorities support the future I hope to build. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I am intentional about building relationships that support my purpose, direction and vision. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| I am open to feedback that strengthens my purpose, direction and vision. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
Total Score: ______ / 40
Interpreting Your Score
| Score Range | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 33–40 | Strong evidence of clarity regarding purpose, direction and vision. |
| 25–32 | Positive signs are evident, though some areas require strengthening. |
| 17–24 | Important gaps exist that could affect future planning and relationship alignment. |
| 8–16 | Significant concerns exist regarding purpose, direction or vision. |
Part A: Clarifying My Purpose
1. What do I believe God has called me to build, contribute or accomplish through my life?
2. How clearly can I explain my purpose to another person?
3. Which activities in my current life contribute most directly to fulfilling my purpose?
4. Which activities consume significant time and effort but contribute little to my purpose?
5. What does my current use of time reveal about the seriousness with which I pursue my purpose?
This section reflects the chapter's emphasis on clarifying purpose and organising life around it.
Part B: Examining My Direction
6. What daily habits demonstrate that I am intentionally moving towards my purpose?
7. Which daily habits weaken, distract from or delay my direction?
8. What evidence suggests that my actions consistently support my stated direction?
9. In which areas do I talk about my direction more than I act on it?
10. What does the gap between my plans and my actions reveal about my direction?
This section reflects the chapter's emphasis on strengthening direction through consistent action.
Part C: Evaluating My Vision
11. What vision am I currently working towards?
12. How realistic and achievable is this vision?
13. What evidence suggests that my vision is supported by preparation, planning and action?
14. In what ways could my vision resemble Sebastian's tendency to dream without adequate planning?
15. What practical steps would make my vision more actionable?
This section reflects the chapter's contrast between actionable vision and fantasy-driven vision.
Part D: Purpose-Driven Decision-Making
16. Which recent decisions clearly reflected my purpose, direction and vision?
17. Which recent decisions were driven more by circumstances, pressure or emotions than by purpose, direction and vision?
18. How consistently do I evaluate opportunities according to my purpose, direction and vision?
19. What changes would help me make more purpose-driven decisions?
This section reflects the chapter's discussion of purpose-driven versus reactive decision-making.
Part E: Alignment of Values and Priorities
20. Do my current priorities support my purpose, direction and vision?
21. Which priority in my life most strongly supports my purpose, direction and vision?
22. Which priority is most likely to compete with or undermine my purpose, direction and vision?
23. How well do my daily choices reflect the future I claim to be building?
This section reflects the chapter's discussion of values, priorities and alignment.
Part F: Learning from the Feature Stories
24. Which top-most lesson from Joy Nyabongo and her husband's experience do I need to apply regarding purpose, direction and vision?
25. Which aspect of Lydia's approach to purpose, direction and vision would strengthen my own future planning?
26. Which of Sebastian's attitudes or behaviours regarding purpose, direction and vision would be most damaging if they appeared in my life?
27. Which aspect of Priscilla and Aquila's shared purpose would strengthen my readiness for marriage?
28. Which aspect of Priscilla and Aquila's shared direction would strengthen my readiness for marriage?
29. Which aspect of Priscilla and Aquila's shared vision would strengthen my readiness for marriage?
Before I Move On
30. Complete the statement below.
The greatest weakness in my purpose, direction and vision is ________________________________________________.
31. Complete the statement below.
The greatest strength in my purpose, direction and vision is ________________________________________________.
32. Complete the statement below.
The lesson from this chapter that I most need to apply is ________________________________________________.
33. Complete the statement below.
After studying this chapter, I now understand that purpose, direction and vision are essential because ________________________________________________.
