Dreaming Big for God

Dreaming can be healthy for the spirit of a Christian. Having dreams, big hopes, and immense ambitions for ourselves isn’t necessarily vanity or selfish thoughts. A popular life coach said, "Dreams can be goals and aspirations that stir your heart and saturate your soul with joyfulness at the mere thought of them! It’s not wrong, in my opinion, to want to live your life at God’s highest calling." His highest level of Christian living – in what you do, how you do it, and what kind of Christian you are becoming in the experience. It’s okay to dream big! You know that old adage – “Go big or go home!” We should never become "status quo" on serving God. Let's put action behind our dreams. Dr. Billy Graham said decades ago, "People need us!" It still rings true today.

I believe that our dreams reflect who we are – within Christ Jesus. A book I read said, "A dream is like a burning fire within you – and you cannot ignore it forever. Dreams of a heavenly nature keep returning to your mind, simply because it’s part of who you are!" Dreams draw us closer to God – like a magnet attracts itself to steel. {Life Moment: Not every dream is of God’s origin. Christians understand this. But! When your dream is God-focused, it is an unstoppable fire within you! Also - Be cautious not to chase a dream that God didn’t put into your heart!}

So you ask – how do I KNOW my dreams are blessed by God? You’ll know it by:

#1 -  It brings Glory to God

#2 – It is a burning fire that cannot be extinguished by discouragement

#3 – It meets a need that man cannot fulfill

#4 – It’s bigger than you – it cannot be met without God’s provision

I encourage you, Christian, to get alone with God. Dream big! Accept that you have dreams! It’s okay! Turn off the iPod – turn off the television – put the kids down for a nap (whether they’re 4-legged or 2-legged in nature).  We have to get alone with God and listen. Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still, and know that I am God."

You’ve probably seen an old movie or episode of The Lone Ranger where young Indian boys would be sent out into the wilderness, not to return to the tribe until they had received their “vision quest.” This was a real custom among many Indian tribes. Those who became easily discouraged came back in the early hours. Those who stayed until they had a vision later became the leaders of their tribe.

What do you dream about? What ways do you want to glorify God that nobody knows about?

I admit, I have big dreams! I dream of making a difference in the lives of Believers and non-believers.

Look UP my friends!