Every one of us is born with a dream. When we’re young,
people encourage us to dream. They tell us that we can become, or do, anything
we want. However, as time goes by, life happens and we let go of the dreams we
were once so passionate about.
Much of what we are is because of what people have told
us or even what we ourselves believe in. People
can be fickle. They may have treated you indifferently but God never aborts a
dream. In fact, it is God who put the dream in your heart in the first place!
Our challenge is to discover God’s purpose and spend the rest of our lives
being passionate about fulfilling that dream.
This is easier said than done but it is also easier done
than most people would believe. When we live life in the pursuit of God’s dream
for our lives, we’ll attract God’s favor to achieve it. Our Creator put a gift
inside each of us to match up with our call in life. When we tap into the gift
that matches with our calling, we will be successful in what we do.
Many adults make the mistake of choosing a career path
based on income. While it produces a living, it robs us of our dream. A majority
of people go through life never satisfied with who they are. When we follow our
passion, provisions will follow. Some people say that the richest places in the
world are the diamond mines of Africa or the oilfields of the Middle East. I’ve
found that the richest place on earth is the graveyards where people were
buried with a dream still inside of them.
Don’t let that be you. You have been put on this planet
to make a statement with your life. You are a gift to mankind. No one else can
do what you’re here to do. You have to believe in your dream, even when nobody
else does. When you live your dream money,
success, name, and fame will find you. Today, allow me to share five keys that
will help your dream come true.
Examine your source. Anything from
God is eternal. If your dream came from God and it has a basis in the
Scriptures, you can rest assured that God will bring it to pass. One of the
best ways to pass this test is to read God’s Word and stop long enough to
listen to His still small voice. We can’t hear Him if we’re doing all the
talking!
Consider your environment. We’re a product
of our environment. Unless you’re planted in the right environment your life
will be shallow, no matter how big a talent you have. There’s greatness in
every seed. However, an oak seed in a little pot can only grow so much. Are you
living in a limited environment?
Choose life-givers. The difference
between successful people and those who are not is the people who speak into
their lives. First and foremost, you want to be on speaking terms with the
Creator of your dream. Then you have to have people in your inner circle who
see and believe the dream in you. They will not only cheer you along but they
will invest heavily in the dream God placed in you.
Reinvent yourself. There are times
in life when a dream actually dies. Just because one dream dies, it doesn’t
mean your life is over. Go back and ask God, “Now what?” If you wait, He will give you another dream.
Protect your dream. There will be
well-meaning people who will try to steal your dream. Beware of dream-killers.
Be sensitive to the timing as well. Joseph shared his dream prematurely and it
delayed his destiny.
Friend, no matter how impossible it may look, never let
the dream die in your heart. God is the Author of the desire He put in you. When we live a
God-honoring life, He will honor you. Don’t let your dream die. He’s poised to
bring it to pass.
“For I know the plans I have for you," says the
LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future
and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT).
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