Do This in a Big Way and Watch What Happens

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Dream.

Just the word spurs our imagination. And while we’re at it, if we’re going to dream, why not do it in a big way? Isn’t that the purpose—to envision something extraordinary?

I’ve always said:

Goals are something I try to realistically shoot for with God’s help.

Dreams, however, are something beyond the tangible, but completely possible with the One who moves mountains.

As life ebbs and flows we should press on toward our goals, but we should never ever let anyone discourage us from thinking with a miracle mindset!

Our dreams sustain us when the “pressing on” becomes too difficult. When reality bears down with unrelenting force.

There was a time my goals were sidelined. I could barely go through the motions of everyday life, let alone dream. Circumstances demanded I focus my attention on the issue at hand. At the time, that meant caring for one of our children who was gravely ill. (You can read more about that here.)

And yet…

Somewhere deep inside I carried that seed of something more. Something big. Something God-ordained.

Of course, my first and foremost dream revolved around our child’s health. That God would restore our son physically.

In addition, I yearned to pursue the career path that I’d dreamed about since I was seven. (And let me tell you, I dreamed in a big way!) I didn’t know how it was going to happen or when, but it was a dream that refused to die, sustained only by embers of hope.

And I refused to be daunted.

I think that’s the common thread that binds dreamers together.

We shun discouragement.

Doesn’t mean we’re never discouraged. It means we don’t place ourselves in the path of discouragement if given the choice.

I’ll admit—sometimes, that’s a hard one—and we have to re-train our thinking. But it can be done when we’re proactive about it. (Sometimes, we have to plow through the junk. There’s just no other way. But if you deal with chronic complainers or joy-stealers on a frequent basis, I have some thoughts for you.)

I loved what Wendy Lawton once said. (Be sure and read her post in its entirety. Especially if you’re a writer. She shared some great insights and I could not agreed more.)

Dreamers have experienced challenges, tests, and hardships, and we’ve not abandoned ship.

Despite the worst, we believe in God’s best.

To go a step further, big dreamers not only believe in God’s best, we believe it’s still ahead and we prepare for it!

It’s not lunacy.

It’s faith! (Hebrews 11:1)

So, why dream big?

• It motivates us.
• It creates momentum.
• It encourages others.
• It develops our mettle.
• It prompts success.
• It pleases God.

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Dreaming big isn’t lunacy. It honors God. Here’s why:

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Have you given up your dream? Here are some words of encouragement:

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What’s your BIG dream? (We’d love to cheer you on!)

Here’s to Dreaming BIG!

Blessings Always,