DREAMS
Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
This truth comes directly from God’s heart. How can we turn His promise into reality—desires which our dreams envision?
Most people dream large, but do they believe that their dreams will come true? The word “dream” is both a noun and a verb. Kristin dreamed that she was a princess. (Verb). She began living out her dream. (Noun). Her friends mocked her, saying she acted “stuck-up.” A few years later, her dream changed—that she was a basketball star. She began living out her dream, and after many years, it came true!
Jeffrey dreamed of being an astronaut. He’d gaze at the night sky through his telescope instead of doing his homework. His Dad locked his telescope away. Awhile later, Jeffrey dreamed of being valedictorian of his class. Imagine his delight at high school graduation when he was named valedictorian—and was awarded a college scholarship!
Throughout their lives, Kristin and Jeffrey continued to dream large. At every stage of their growth, they dreamed new dreams—and succeeded in attaining them. How did they do that?
They believed Psalm 37, and clung to God’s promises. Vs. 3 says, “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture”…Vs. 5 continues, “Commit your ways to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him…Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it only leads to evil…those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land…But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace…” In between these verses are how the wicked plot and fight, but the Lord laughs at them, knowing their day is coming, verse13. “For the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.” Vs.17.
Begin to claim your dreams and realign them with God’s will. His plans and your dreams are usually the same. Talk to Him about your dreams. Let the ones that lose their sparkle fall away, for they are not for you. Thank Him when He blesses your dreams—what He’s made possible for you to attain.
Then press on, “What’s next, Lord?”
Take Home Nugget
God has great plans for us past childhood and the 20s. Our 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s are packed with God’s plans. So, seek God first, then dream large.
A life committed to seeking God exceeds all earthly expectations.
J.D. Griffith
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