Patiently Dreaming

Does it ever happen to you that you create big dreams, like a far fetched idea that you really want to reach? So what do you do, you start shifting your life's priorities around in order to attain it. I know I've done that. Sometimes I'm proud of my shifts because it propels me in the directions I need to go. But other times I'm not. Because what I thought was important to change, was really just me tossing out good things in my life in order to reach something that brings no beneficial outcomes. Instead it brought detours, steps backwards, and the false idea that everything is dandy, when really I'm just breaking inside.

Those moments haunt me, it makes me believe that I can't get back on the path that I've started. It makes me think negatively about myself as if I'm a failure and meant for no good. But that is such a lie and you should NEVER believe such detrimental things about yourself. In those times of despair is when the devil tries to creep his way in, but remind him that he has no place in your life. In fact the devil should be the scared one thinking negatively, because boy, his future is not a pretty one.

So back to dreams, I believe they're attainable, even though they may seem unlikely. In my sense if they seem shaky, reevaluate them. Bring them to God and allow Him to show you if they're worth pursuing or not. By doing this, you won't be wasting your life trying to make something work that really was never meant for you to do. Rather by addressing it, you find your true purpose and start walking in the right directions.

In 1 Peter 5:10 it says, "In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation."

This means to me that God has literally invited us to share and live this life and eternity with Him by our side. He's given us our dreams to pursue for His glory. But with successes, comes struggles. Because the hard times are what shape and mold us into the person we need to be in order to play out the roles by which we are entrusted with. Although we have to endure suffering, God reminds us that it's only temporary for it says, "he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation." Meaning God will come to our aid and reposition us in places He's called us into in order to bring His plans into affect.

Here's a journal entry I wrote that may strike hope,

"God's called you into purpose, where you are is not a mistake. You face challenges to make you stronger, don't think they're meant to make you seem like you're a less than. Don't let the devil have that much power over your life. Trust in God and take back the power over what has a hold on you. You're capable of many wonders, you're equipped with the right tools and experiences to complete the tasks you're given. You're stronger than you think you are, have a little faith in yourself. Try something new, exciting, and beneficial in order for you to see what favor you have over your life. God loves you and wants to see you succeed, but He has to prepare you before you are sent off to be blessed and live your dreams. Because if you can't handle your dreams, they'll be a nightmare instead of a gift. So keep believing, keep hoping, and keep loving...

Miracles are Coming."

2 Peter 3:9, "The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent."

Hebrews 10:36, "Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised."

You will receive your blessings.

Much love