Hello Family,
Soooo much has happened since I last posted (July), which I deeply apologize for. We are now in a new season called fall. Over the summer months and the beginning of fall, God really used the time to deal with me on the matters closest to my heart. He has given me new insight into what he would have me do in this season. The subject matter that God has layed on my heart to discuss with you: Dreams and Vision. I pray that you would discover the new blessings and giftings he has in store for you.
DREAMS
Last week, I read this quote from the bulletin I received at my young adults group:
"The journey between the dreaming and the coming true is a journey made on holy ground. It is a journey made through silence and longing where, if we will listen, we can hear the whisper of the Dreamer echoing deep within us, calling us to become what the Dreamer sees when our names are first whispered."
- Robert Benson
Do you have dreams? Do you know what God's dreams are for your life? Are you living out that dream'?
One thing I have discovered, is that God does not have ordinary dreams for our lives, but EXTRA- ordinary visions he would like to accomplish through us if we are willing and obedient. The dreams that he has placed in you will not only benefit you, but will benefit others and outlive you into eternity.
The book of Joel states:
"And afterword, I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions."
Joel 2: 28-29
One dream from God can change the entire direction of your life. For instance, the late Martin Luther King Jr. lived out his dream fighting for equal rights between African Americans and White Americans in the United States. His dream outlived him, and led to lives being changed by the policy reform in that country. Terry Fox had dreams of becoming a basketball player, and later a High School Phys. Ed teacher, however after learning he had cancer and his leg needed to be amputated, he dreamt of running across Canada to raise money for cancer research and to encourage others with cancer not to give up the fight.
God has placed a dream inside each and everyone of hearts. He has created and designed us to do something that can only be done in and through us. Often times, the thing that we are most passionate about or has brought us pain could be the very thing that God uses our dream.
Sometimes, we run or we shy away from what God is calling us to do. But think about, as I often have- when we deny the dreams God has placed inside us, we hinder the growth of others surrounding us from experiencing the gift that only we have to offer. Nelson Mandela says: "There is no passion to be found playing small- in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living."
God has created us to do more in life. In his will we find our ultimate fulfillment. At times, we may think that we have all the answers. At other times, life can seem puzzling and even discouraging without direction. But Jesus has all of the pieces to the puzzle of our lives. So instead of us trying to piece it together on our own, why not invite Jesus to put the pieces where he sees best? Today, why not seek God in discovering and fulfilling the plans he has in store for your life?
"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
Love ya,
Natasha
