"If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what He reveals, they are most blessed." (The Message)
So many meanings to the word dream: to think, imagine, have ideas. An internet search reveals over 200 millions sites related to that one word! People of renown have used the word to inspire and challenge: ?I have a dream' (Martin Luther King, Jr.);
"Nothing happens without a dream" (Carl Sandburg);
"Hold fast to dreams..." (Langston Hughes).
Of all people, followers of God should dream big because God is the reason for our dreaming. From the beginning of time it has been His plan that all people everywhere know of His great love.
He used and continues to use men and women and His creation to tell the story, and the ultimate message became His very Son.With God's goal in mind and His Holy Spirit to empower us, we can look at the needs of the world and dream about how God would want those needs met.
When God challenged Moses to lead the people out of Egypt, He asked, "What is that in your hand?" God had a dream and was ready to use Moses in the fulfillment of the dream, even when what he had in his hand looked like a mere stick of wood.We would do well to consistently look at what is in our "hands," consider God's vision for the world and then dream big about how He might use us.
We must constantly encourage our children and grandchildren along these same lines. Involve them early in projects where they see how their seemingly small efforts contribute to the fulfillment of God's dream, projects such as making sandwiches for the homeless, meeting missionaries, going on short-term mission trips and living out God's vision of love with the those around them, especially towards the un-lovely.When we open our eyes to God's dream?"what God is doing"?and then "attend to what He reveals"we will be blessed.
That was my devotion for today- I read it when I came home from church- What did Pastor speak of May the Lord...
Speaking of things deep down in our hearts that God has placed there- I have a few things deep down in my heart and they just will not go away- I am a shy person in respect- I know most of you reading this are laughing hysterically- so get up and keep reading- But that is no excuse of what God has really dug into my heart- I have shared some with people actually very few maybe not any- If I have please bear with me I am opening my heart and sharing- I can not let it go- I am going to keep pressing in until it comes to pass-
What is my dream-
In my heart of hearts - who would have ever thought my dream would be to speak to single parents and on single parenting ( I will be getting that chance as soon as I am ready - which is soon) There is such a need for single parents out there whether they are in the church or not- You know I chose to become a single parent why - because I love kids and I am so glad I am - I know where my strength comes from and I know where to go when I think I am failing and I just want to be able to share that- I know I am not the typical single parent but hey that is okay- I want to talk to people about how to raise children in a Godly way ( I am still learning) - that it is okay to ask for help ( I have learned this and still am learning- some at church know my look of help and they jump in) that you struggle financially but God always seems to come through- and the list goes on- I have so much running in my head I just need to write it down.My other dream is deep in my heart and has starting to come out - is my dream to help meet needs of parents - families with special needs children- where to turn for doctors - where to turn for respite care- how to seek out Godly advice- is medication a need of my child- how to work through the difficult times whether you are married or single-knowing you are not alone- Knowing where to find behavioral specialists- knowing what to do if this should happen- what if the childcare my child is at does not accommodate what to do?
Here are just a few of the many needs children and adults have but my focus is children- I am no expert by any means I just know I live it daily with a child.
Why are these my dreams- because I live it daily and know how hard it is at times- but I serve a God and if He wants me to be a minister in these areas how can I say no- this dream has been building for over a year and more they ever I want it to come to pass-
God knows what type of person I am and I truly believe He knew Marcus was the perfect one for me- I set out on my goals and dreams and accomplish them- through all of which are from God's guidance. I believe if Marcus was not my son I would never know what single parents go through and those family's with special needs go through. I am truly blessed- No it is not easy but again the fact I serve a loving and caring God is truly so wonderful.
He is not finished with me yet- He knows the plans He has for me- I look back on my life and every goal or dream that I ever had has come through with God's guidance and direction.
Oh I still have one dream left on hold and it may always be on hold and I am perfectly fine with it -what you ask oh some of you may guess- correctly-
Looking back:
When I was young I wanted to work with animals-guess what I am have been since high school- have a degree for it- so it will be almost 20 years since I began this passion
When I was in tech school I dreamed of working in research- but had no idea of how to get started with living in Venice with no universities- well God worked it all out 4 years ago and my dream has come true
When I was 27 I wanted to go back and finish the dream of getting my Bachelors in biology but that meant leaving my comfort zone and moving to Tampa that was 10 years ago this month - I got my degree in 2002 and never looked back-
When I was 33 I had a dream of having a child- how adopting one- in November 2005 It happened and he was exactly what I prayed for - do you know that I prayed for a boy me personally no one else knew but me and God- between the ages of 3-5 (he was 4)
I could go on but dreams come true- keep pressing in to him and he will fulfill your dreams I know he has mine and he keeps giving me more after each one has been fulfilled. He is amazing.
More thoughts of this flow over in my head and heart
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