What is the dream that God's placed in your heart? I'm not asking if you have one, I already know it's there because God gives all of us dreams. I've seen people do all kinds of things to their dreams. Some people bury them so deep in their hearts in order to protect them from the criticism of others. Some people set them out of sight so they don't have to think about them anymore. And some people finally just give up on their dreams because it hurts too much to hold on. If your dream needs a jump-start, there are two things I want you to remember. First, you need to get a vision that's clear. And second, you must keep your vision in front of you at all times. But having a vision doesn't mean that it will instantly appear. God's as interested in the process of vision as He is in the end result.
The apostle Paul said in Philippians 4:11-13 that he had learned how to be content and satisfied to the point where he was not disturbed by whatever state he was in. In other words, he never allowed himself to get upset with where he was at the moment, he was always looking forward to where he could be. That means you, like Paul, need to find a balance between contentment and ambition. Here's the key: Learn to enjoy where you are on the way to where you're going. When you have a dream or a vision, you have to keep it in front of you. If it helps, write it down. And remember, God will help you live the dream He's given you, step-by-step, one day at a time.
Prayer Starter: Jesus, even though I don't always feel like it and life tries to get me to quit, I believe You have a great plan for my life. I choose to trust You to help me live the dream You've given me more than I trust my circumstances.
This devotional hit home with me because I'm a dreamer. I live to dream and I dream to live. Le Magnifique was once a little dream and for many months, it was tucked away in the back of my mind because I didn't think I could or should do it. But I did it. I took a leap of faith and I jumped in, not knowing what to expect. There have been days that have been so darn overwhelming. Days when I felt like quitting blogging would be better. Days when I didn't think people would submit to LM or follow LM. But I've learned to not worry about that and to just press forward with ambition because all that stuff will fall into place when I least expect it. So, the reason I am sharing this devotional with you is because you are a dreamer just like me and maybe you're too scared to start living your dream or maybe you're already living your dream (go you!).. don't be scared. Don't let fear stand in the way of doing what you love. You have the potential to be what you want to be and do what you want to do. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
What is your dream?
