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Why is it that as adults we tend to lose the miracle mindset of our youth?
Remember the feeling? Remember that CAN DO attitude we had as rambunctious, invincible five-year-olds?
Most of us at that age were convinced that we could do anything. Be anything. Have anything our little, precocious, pea-picking hearts desired.
I’m not talking about a sense of entitlement. I’m thinking more about the shift in our belief system–the poignant coming-of-age transition that suddenly rears its ugly head and mars our beautiful perception of ourselves and who were created to be.
Somewhere along the way, the melodrama of life creeps in and soils our seeds of confidence.
The pruning shears are sharp.
They nick.
They gouge.
They slice away at our resolve.
And our pretty petals of self-confidence begin to fall–one by lonely one.
Our belief gardens start to grow weeds, and sadly, we settle for them because we tell ourselves they’re acceptable. Weeds and all.
We don’t intentionally relinquish our dreams. In fact, it’s something we may not consider the first time or two it happens. Like with anything, it’s a process. Handing over that first one might require more effort, but the next time we do it, it becomes easier. And so does the next time.
We make excuses and not admissions.
And suddenly, we glance around and realize our wishes have withered.
Our dreams have faltered.
Our prayers have paused.
And our beliefs have crashed.
Head-on into a brick wall.
We’re no longer yesterday’s child, but rather, that grown-up in the mirror.
When did it happen?
The when isn’t as important as the why. Once we figure that part out, then we can come to terms with what we’re going to do to change course.
Altering our mindset isn’t impossible. It just requires a plan of action. And implementation of that plan.
Here’s How:
Wish it. Every dream starts with a kernel of an idea. A long-held hope or deep-seated desire to reach a goal. It’s not magic, but we must have a miracle mindset.
See it. Envision what it is we want. Visualization is a huge influencer. The power of our thoughts is our greatest persuader.
Pray it. Humbly seek God’s direction. The Bible says that God longs to give us the desires of our hearts. BUT these must be in sync with His vision for us and then we must use our gifts to glorify Him.
Believe it. I don’t necessarily mean that “name-it-and-claim-it” kind of thing, but we can’t be namby-pamby about it either. As Christians, if we truly believe Hebrews 11:1, we understand that we serve a big God who stands at the ready to answer our prayers. He wants to fulfill our grandest dreams. Even the humanly impossible ones because that’s God’s speciality!
And sometimes, during the pursuit of our dreams, our five-year-old miracle mindset returns.
While our vision might differ a bit from God’s, His vision is best because it transcends ours.
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I read a great blog post this week by Kristen Lamb. If fear is holding you back, then don’t miss what she had to say.
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What are your tips for developing a “miracle mindset”?
What dream are you pursuing today?
(This is an updated blog post. I pray it’s encouraged you!)
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Blessings Always,
