One thing I've learned these past 5 months is that every person's dream matters. It doesn't matter how big or small they think it is..it Matters!
When I see friends struggling to figure out what they want to do or how to get there, I feel more confident in encouraging them to go for it, and find a way and do it! Before this team, I would have sat dumbfounded with them and said something like "uh, yeah, dreams are for people that don't have a life. Who has time to go after dreams?"
Not now.
I know we have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
I used to think I needed to have everything figured out and for it to make sense before I could move forward, but through Holley's book, I've realized that just ain't so.
As I finished up my Bible Study, Esther, this week, in the last video Beth Moore said this, "Keep doing the next thing, even if you feel like you are stabbing the dark...that's the Providence of God. Everyone starts out unsure...but they keep going and trusting."
If Beth Moore can start out unsure that teaching Bible Studies is the direction God wants for her life, then it makes me feel better where I'm at. Right now, I'm where Beth Moore was 30 years ago. She felt the same way I do!
I may keep stabbing at the dark and wondering what I'm doing and if I'm going in the right direction, but with every faithful step, God leads.
And He leads you too. You may not have the who, what, how, or why but if you have the desire He will lead you into BIG things if you seek Him on them. Doors will open, opportunities will arise, struggles and unfortunately, setbacks will happen. But don't give up, because you never know what may be waiting around the corner if you keep pushing through.
Encouraging others in their own dreams gives you the power to fight for yours. You see just how important realizing those dreams are and it makes you want to fight for them all the harder.
Encouraging others creates community in a way that God intended. Because when we are truly happy for others, then we are steadfast about who we are as well and sure of the plans He has for us, and there is no room for jealousy.
I want to encourage you to keep going, friend. He has this. You were made for such a time as this to influence those around you! Now, Go!
God-sized Dream = A desire in your heart for more of what God has for you~ Holley Gerth
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I love the idea of Beth Moore being right where we are today...that is encouraging! :)
ReplyDeleteI thought so too, it's nice to know we aren't the only ones that feel like we're stabbing in the dark sometimes.
DeleteThis is wonderful Alecia.....Esther was a profound bible study....one of my very favorites!
ReplyDeleteYou have a gift for encouragement dear sister. Press on and keep propelling other forward with the Word the Lord gives you!
Hugs!
Thank you Judy, God Bless.
DeleteHi, friend. :) So as I was reading through your post and thinking about what an encourager you are, I was reminded that encouragement is what has made our dreaming community what it is, and we're all different because of it. I love what you said about Beth Moore, too...maybe that's the push I need to keep going right now. Your words are such a blessing today. Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteSo true! It's rare to find a large group of women that rally around each other and love and support each other the way we do. Gotta love Beth Moore :)
DeleteInspiring.
ReplyDeleteYou are to me.
DeleteBeth Moore, Holley Gerth, the whole God-Sized Dream team -- all are such an encouragement to know that one step at a time God will lead us where He wants us to go, Thank you so much for being that sweet encourager.
ReplyDeleteYou are too, I love that our paths have crossed! It makes my day to see your face pop up on here :)
DeleteI was silently cheering you on through your post. What you say resonates with me because I am an encourager as well.
ReplyDeleteI love what you said here: Encouraging others in their own dreams gives you power to fight for yours.
That has been so true for me. Thanks for this delightful drink today!
aww, thanks Kim. In our culture we're almost taught to fight for what's ours and hold on tight. But really it's in the letting go that we find the most freedom and success. Thanks for coming by!
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