I have seen people do all kinds of things to their dreams. Some people bury them so deep in their hearts in order to protect them from the criticism of others. Some people set them out of sight so they do not have to think about them anymore. And some people finally just give up on their dreams because it hurts too much to hold on.
If your dream needs a jump-start, there are two things I want you to remember. First, you need to get a vision that is clear. And second, you must keep your vision in front of you at all times.
But having a vision does not mean that it will instantly appear. God is as interested in the process of vision as He is in the end result.
The apostle Paul said in Philippians 4:11-13 that he had learned how to be content and satisfied to the point where he was not disturbed by whatever state he was in. In other words, he never allowed himself to get upset where he was at the moment, he was always looking forward to where he could be.
That means you, like Paul, need to find a balance between contentment and ambition. Here is the key: learn to enjoy where you are on the way to where you are going.
When you have a dream or a vision, you have to keep it in front of you. If it helps, write it down. And remember, God will help you live the dream He has given to you, step-by-step, one day at a time.
Prayer starter: Jesus, even though I do not always feel like it and life tries to get me to quit, I believe You have a great plan for my life. I choose to trust You to help me live the dream You have given me more than I trust my circumstances.
**written by Joyce Meyer
Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction.
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