Friday, April 25, 2014

When a DREAM Comes True

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.

21 comments:

  1. What an incredibly inspiring post! That's definitely a dream job…and a dream life--doing what brings you joy. :)

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    1. It brings GREAT joy, Cheryl. I feel so blessed.

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  2. What 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!! :)

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    1. He 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. :)

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  3. So glad you're living your dream, Casey. Your joy is contagious. See my smile? :-D

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    1. I love your smile, Keli. I hope I get to see it in person come September. :-)

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  4. So proud of you and thanks for the encouragement today, my friend!

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    1. You're special, Jess. Sure glad to call you a friend. :)

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  5. Beautiful 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. :)

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    1. Yes! Definitely! Sometimes that first part of the verse is the hardest lesson to learn--at least for me. :)

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  6. Happy - so happy to see you dancing in your dream, sweet Case! Dancing with you!

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    1. Only thing I wish? Colorado was closer to Tennessee. ♥

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  7. Love this post so much. So happy for you and glad to be on this journey with you!

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    1. Thank you, Laurie! I appreciate you coming by and commenting! :)

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  8. That'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?

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    1. He is awesome! And still teaching and growing me, continual on that patience and trust thing. ;-)

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  9. Casey, I am so happy for you! Isn't God great?

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  10. Very inspiring post, Casey. I really liked the reminder that He can move mountains of insecurities and uncertainties.

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    1. He definitely can and DOES! I've seen it over and over now. And I'm so blessed by it.

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  11. Very inspiring post, Casey. I really liked the reminder that He can move mountains of insecurities and uncertainties.

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