My one word for 2014 is DREAM. It thumps in my heartbeat and
pounds in my head. What am I dreaming and am I dreaming in the direction God
wants for me?
Sometimes we have a dream that is more like a desire. A desire that might not be in
God’s plan for us. So we mine the depths of that desire, pray over it, commit it
to our Heavenly Father and trust that if it’s the right thing, He’ll bring it
back around.
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That happened to me early this winter. And I got to reach
out and touch the dream I’ve always wanted: to work in the publishing industry.
I love people. And books. And being friendly and encouraging. To spend my days
wrapped around these things makes life incredibly pleasurable. And I’m so
thankful!
When you trust you are where God wants you to be and He
continues to make the path so incredibly smooth and worry free, you know you’re
exactly where you should be. I never would have thought this would be a possibility
for me. I mean…me? Working for a literary agent? Really? Naw. That’ll never
happen. I won’t live near so grand a life.
But I also never thought I would be a first-name basis with
some of my very favorite authors. In fact, it’s more than just first names, it’s
friendships. Friendships I never would have dreamed could happen.
Sometimes we lose hope because our dream is taking too long
to reach us. But that’s only because we have it on our own timetable and not
God’s. Sure, I dreamed about having this job. Moving to a new place and doing
new things, but I never actually thought
it would happen. I mean, why me?
The better question: why not
me? Why not you?
Desires when birthed in Christ and given back to Him, can
move mountains of insecurities and uncertainty. Desires that walk hand in hand
with our dreams can often seem out of reach, but with God ANYTHING is possible.
I’m writing this post in absolute awe of all He has done for
me in the last couple weeks. He’s made every crooked path I could even start to
worry about straight in front for me. He has made this dream very clear to me:
it was the right one to invest in.
And I’m sitting here, just…amazed. I don’t know how to say
thank you. So instead, I’ll not worry. I’ll not fuss about details, because He’s
already proven He’s got this. So I’m trusting and walking in faith with a smile
on my face. Knowing it won’t all be easy, but I’ll be where He wants me.
I’ll continue to prove myself faithful. And eager to see
what He does with the rest of my dreams in 2014.
What an incredibly inspiring post! That's definitely a dream job…and a dream life--doing what brings you joy. :)
ReplyDeleteIt brings GREAT joy, Cheryl. I feel so blessed.
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to start a Friday morning, reading your post. It reminds me that God still gives you the desires of your heart, so long as you trust in Him and His perfect timing. I'm so happy for you that you are living your dream!! :)
ReplyDeleteHe does, he really does! And he has our best interest at heart--ALWAYS. Even when it doesn't feel as though we have the desires of our heart. :)
DeleteSo glad you're living your dream, Casey. Your joy is contagious. See my smile? :-D
ReplyDeleteI love your smile, Keli. I hope I get to see it in person come September. :-)
DeleteSo proud of you and thanks for the encouragement today, my friend!
ReplyDeleteYou're special, Jess. Sure glad to call you a friend. :)
DeleteBeautiful and inspiring, Casey! It puts me in mind of Psalm 37:4: "Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." I think the first half of that verse is the key. :)
ReplyDeleteYes! Definitely! Sometimes that first part of the verse is the hardest lesson to learn--at least for me. :)
DeleteHappy - so happy to see you dancing in your dream, sweet Case! Dancing with you!
ReplyDeleteOnly thing I wish? Colorado was closer to Tennessee. ♥
DeleteLove this post so much. So happy for you and glad to be on this journey with you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laurie! I appreciate you coming by and commenting! :)
DeleteThat's the way you do it -- trust! Something I am also currently learning in this season of change. My congratulations to you, Casey. He is good, isn't He?
ReplyDeleteHe is awesome! And still teaching and growing me, continual on that patience and trust thing. ;-)
DeleteCasey, I am so happy for you! Isn't God great?
ReplyDeleteBeyond so, Kay!
DeleteVery inspiring post, Casey. I really liked the reminder that He can move mountains of insecurities and uncertainties.
ReplyDeleteHe definitely can and DOES! I've seen it over and over now. And I'm so blessed by it.
DeleteVery inspiring post, Casey. I really liked the reminder that He can move mountains of insecurities and uncertainties.
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