Humanity was born to dream. Whether we’re staring out a window or fast asleep, dreams represent the deepest desires of our heart. It is the fuel that propels us to live ambitiously. Some dream of living the high life. Others dream of singing or acting their way into stardom. People can pour blood, sweat, and tears towards the remotest chance of success: as long as there’s a chance, they go for it! After all, the world tells us that we should pursue our passions, to live large and dream big. Is there a way to guarantee our sacrifices will result in success? How can we make sure our dreams come true? Perhaps the better question to ask is whether our dreams are worth pursuing. The dreams of man are finite, seeking personal glory. The dreams of God are infinite, seeking to bless others and ultimately bringing glory to Him. When God reveals His dream to us, something clicks inside. We grow excited because these dreams are bigger and bolder than anything we could ever imagine. Our initial euphoria is quickly replaced by fear and doubt. How do I go about achieving this Godsized dream? Where do I even begin? Before fear turns into full-fledged panic, remember one important truth: God loves to use ordinary people to do extraordinary things. In fact, He wants to use you for His glory! The journey to achieving God-sized dreams is long and the obstacles are many. As you carry on, the temptation to give up will grow and giving up seems like the smart thing to do. Cut your losses! Stop fighting for the futile! Abandon ship! It’s in these moments when we need persevering faith, a deep assurance that God is guiding us step by step and bit by bit. Relying on the finite wisdom and strength of man can only get us so far. Relying on the infinite resources of God will take us all the way.
The dreams of man are finite, seeking personal glory. The dreams of God are infinite, seeking to bless others and ultimately bringing glory to Him.”
Achieving a God-size dream is possible. God promises that when He deposits a dream into our heart, He will also make the resources of heaven at our disposal. Let this section be a reminder that He is still in the business of making dreams come true.
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