I recently read this post by
Susan Tuttle that was a total challenge and encouragement to me. She spent
just a few words on dreams, but they were the most powerful words I read this
week. And asked a question that hit my core: why do we pray ourselves right to
the precipice of a dream and then just…quit? (Casey paraphrase)
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And I realized…I do this. I passionately pursue a dream and
then after a while, it’s like I just…stop. Not always intentionally, but it’s
like the fervor dies. Sometimes that’s the right thing, but sometimes I wonder
if we lose faith because it hasn’t happened within what we thought would be our timing.
If “Dream” is going to be my One Word for 2014 and I’m going
to take this journey seriously, I have an obligation to fulfill. First to God
and honoring the dreams that He has placed in my heart. And second to myself to
pursue those dreams. Not just sitting on the sidelines anymore, but getting up
and learning how honor these dreams. That might look different for every single
dream. It will look different. Maybe
it means growing closer to God and His word. Maybe it means agreeing to
something that frightens me in the changing of it all, but will ultimately lead
to more good things God has in store.
I don’t have an agenda for this one word this year. What I
do have for this year is to see where trust in God’s direction for these dreams
takes me.
One of my friends posted on my Facebook page this week: “I
hope this is the year of many dream-come-true moments”.
I don’t know if it will be or not. BUT what I do know and
have complete confidence in this one thing: dreams are from God. The dreams He
lays on our hearts and the dreams that present themselves in our circumstances.
When our hearts are turned toward God, He’s going to direct us to those dreams
that set our heart’s passions on fire.
This is the start
of my “dream” journey.
You're right. What a powerful thought! I'm going to be paying more attention to my own prayers now, too.
ReplyDeleteYou and me both, LadySaotome!
DeleteFirst of all, I love everything Susan Tuttle puts in print! Secondly, I'm with you, dreams are from God. And here's to them becoming a reality in your life each day, sweet Casey! Loved this today!
ReplyDeleteI was blown away by her post and so moved! Definitely challenged me. Learning to walk each day in the dreams He has given me. :D
DeleteYou are awesome, Casey, and this is an awesome post! I love to talk about dreams...and the dreams God gives us...and the fun and surprising ways he turns our hearts toward him and the dreams he has for us.
ReplyDeleteI love the ones that take us by surprise and the way He draws us toward the ones that are truly from Him. It's amazing when a dream comes true and all the doors that just fly open.
DeleteDream away, Casey. Dream in the quiet moments. Dream out loud. Dream on paper. Dream in your whispered prayers.
ReplyDeleteDREAM, my friend.
They are coming true.
I can only do this: :D
DeleteAnd say this, Thank You.
Because no other words fill the joy that is in my heart.
See you soon!! :D
It blesses my heart, Casey, to hear how God is teaching you, encouraging you, and growing you. What a wonderful year this will be with your heart close to Him. Praying his blessings on you are abundant!!
ReplyDeleteTrusting in that very fact, Savanna and trusting Him with these dreams and the word He has laid on my heart. I've already been so blessed--what a start to 2014 it has been! (More on that to come. ;-))
DeleteDream big, Casey and enjoy the journey. That's important! One thing I learned on the road to publication. You're off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Sue
Thanks, Sue. You are too! Can't wait for that moment when you get to hold your debut novel in your hands. :D
DeleteI love you, little dreamer friend! And God's got big plans for you, so dream big! I know it's going to be your best year yet!
ReplyDeleteYou know, Sherrinda. I think I might agree with you 100% there. God is good all the time. And I'm so thankful for this bright and promising season!
DeleteSuch a profound, and wise, post, Casey!
ReplyDeleteYou are SO right - sometimes we do allow dreams to die, because we haven't been patient with God's timing. Keeping your heart turned toward God IS the start of your dream journey, and the road map to those dreams of yours!
Can't wait to hear more about your blessings of 2014 - those already fulfilled, and those to come!!
Love it. You go, girl. :)
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