Funny thing is, I haven't remembered a dream that I've had in the middle of the night for probably the last 5 years. I'm talking about the other kind of dreams: dreams that start with being a fireman, being a princess, and evolve into careers and lives.
Here in America we have been given permission to dream like no other people in the history of the world. We empower people with dreaming so much that there soon became certain expectations of what your dreams should look like and we innocently called it the American dream. Everyone was to work hard in order to own a house, provide cars for all members of the family, and of course maintain a well balanced life including work, family, and church.
Like I said, I like dreams; but not at the expense of discovering what God has dreamed up.
In children's church this past Sunday, we discovered God's plan for Rebekah to come and marry Isaac sight unseen. (Check it out in Genesis 24) We talked about how just like God had a plan for Rebekah he had a plan for each of us. As you nod your head in agreement of the church helping your child dream about who God wants them to be, stop and think for a moment.
Am I pursuing the dream God has for me?
Does God want more from me than to be a successful business person, a homeowner, and being a well-rounded individual?
Is God's dream greater than my dream?
That last one hits me hard.
We all have a responsibility as children of God to pursue the dreams and plans he has for us to grow in our love for Him and our love for others.
What can you do today to seek God's dream for you?
Will you tell God that his dream is greater than yours?
Taking root,
Blake
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