Dreams have a way of sneaking into our heart and sticking for a reason. They are like little seeds that burrow down deep. Sometimes, with the right amount of exposure and encouragement our dreams soar for all to see.
And sometimes, we find those dreams, buried and covered under what seems like mountains of dry and brittle earth. We fear, in our hearts, they will never see the light of day.
But, here is one thing He wants you to know: Your dreams matter to Him. He knows the intricate workings of your heart. He knows what is important to you. He knows your dreams gives you hope and scare you to death simultaneously.
Joseph was a dreamer. That’s what his brothers called him anyway. He dreamed God sized dreams. And though it took years for him to see the reality of his dreams come to light, God knew. God also saw the path Joseph would have to take to live out those dreams. A path that landed him in a pit and prison. In the end, Joseph saw it, too. God’s hand was in it all the time.
He sees your dreams.
Does it feel like you are in a pit? Well, guess what?
Your dreams matter to Him.
He sees it all, and you can be sure if the dream is from Him, it will see the light of day.
So dream girl, dream.
One of my dreams, is to be a real live writer. My other dream is to sing on a stage in a pretty dress and have other people say, “Wow, she chased her dream after turning 4-0!” I also dream about a house on the beach where I can hear the ocean and every morning you could stop by for coffee. What do you dream about? Would you care to chat about it in the comments? I promise, I won’t make fun, and I will pray that God will make a way for your dreams to soar!
I am so thankful for a God who dreams right along with me. He put the dreams inside of me. Even when I give up on them, they are still His dreams for me!
I must admit, I have never been much of a dreamer. Though, after my first mission trip I knew I would always dream of going again. I believe it is finally time to reignite that dream as my kids are older and we are all more able to make the sacrifice of time apart. However, it feels like I am in the pit because there is absolutely no extra money to make it happen. I know that is not a pit that God can’t help me out of but it is still sometimes so hard to trust and have the faith that He will provide a way. Thanks for posting and allowing me to share with someone who is seeming less and less like a complete stranger.
Can you imagine for a minute how Joseph felt? The neat thing is about where you are, is that when it happens – you will look back and say, “Only God could have done this!” Praying for you right now Megan!
Thank you again Stacey for speaking God’s words straight to my heart. This is the encouragement I needed to hear this morning. My dream and my heartache is for a daughter. In some way, perhaps in the distant future God will make this dream come alive in some capacity. I also love to speak and mentor women. I dream of becoming a woman’s minister…again a way to give me lots of “daughters” 😉
I have so many dreams for my girls, too. I love the idea of “lots” of daughters! So neat. Praying right now for your dream to soar!
I dream of seeing God fill a stadium with women who long to parent intentionally and raise up their daughters according to God’s principles. I dream of seeing this next generation of young women know whose they are and who they. I dream of partnering in ministry with my own daughters, together, impacting other moms and daughters. And I dream of living in a big ranch house, in the middle of a big horse ranch, and riding my very own horse down to the mailbox…because it is too far to walk to and more fun to ride then drive. And I dream of having a beach house, too.
Oh Lisa, I love that! He sees that dream and I believe that if it is from Him, one day you will be standing on that stage amazed at what He has done! Blessings!
All I can do is smile through reading this post! You bless me, Stacey!
Thanks sweet friend!
Oh, I’ve always been a dreamer. I dream of being a writer and seeing my words in print. I dream of and long for children. And I dream of living in the sort of house, airy and inviting, that I can invite friends into to study God’s Word and seek Him or simply to enjoy each other’s company.
So glad you stopped by Amy to share! Asking God to make that dream a reality for your sweet home! Have a great weekend!
Oh how this post resonated in my heart today as I have been feeling “pit bound”. My dream as a pastors daughter is to own a bed and breakfast on the edge of the ocean with breathtaking views for the guests all day long. A place where folks can come to be fed, spiritually, emotionally and physically. The accommodations and service would be lavished in love and the cost for those serving in ministry free! I dream to give back to all those who usually end up giving up so very much of themselves for others.
Oh that is a beautiful dreams! I have chills about how that could so feed the weary! I know so many in full time ministry that this would bless! Praying for you Kathy!
This is a beautiful post! I feel that since we got married and started our family I have become Mrs Stam, and Mom but kidda lost who Renee is! You post touch a string, maybe I should try to remember my dreams, or maybe I am LIVING MY DREAM.
Thanks for this post, now off for more thinking… I like to think… I’m a thinking type of person hehe!
Oh Renee I so understand. I was just thinking the same thing. It is so easy to lose ourselves and our dreams as we mother and wife and do all that needs to be done. But we are made in His image – and when we dream and create and use our passions we do glorify Him. Sometimes, our dreams do have to take a back seat. But at other times, He brings them forward. I think as we walk in step with Him, and we keep in prayerful anticipation – we will know when the time is right! (I could chat on this for hours!)
Thanks for a wonderful post. I will start dreaming bigger dreams because of Him.
I dream of being a published author of inspirational books that help people get to know Jesus Christ.
I dream of owning my own restaurant of healthy but yummy foods and an art gallery of beautiful, soul-healing work.
I dream of brighter tomorrows through helping the children, our future, today.
I dream of dreams that I cannot express and need to keep in my heart. 🙂
I dream of a day when people look past judging and get along with each other and act out of love, agape love. 🙂
Alexis, thank you so much for sharing. I love that you want to feed souls and tummies! God bless you girl!
This post too was amazing… I feel as though I am in a pit and that like everyone says the dream that I have of overcoming the obstacles that my husband and I are going thru and having an amazing relationship will never come to be. That I need to get over it and let my relationship go, give up and move on. But that isnt what I want and I know that if I have faith the Lord will hear me and soon enough my dream will come to light and I will live that love that I so long for.
I just need Patience…
Thank you – Sonia
Wow, Stacey–what a great post! I’d missed this one; I’m glad you linked it up.
I’ve never been much of a dreamer, to tell the truth. My upbringing was–how shall I say?–very, very strict and authoritarian. What I learned was that dreaming about something didn’t pay off. But I NEED to remember that this wasn’t God–God cares about the desires of my heart! What a thought.
I’m so glad I’ve met you through the 31 Day series. May you be richly blessed as you minister to so many!
Stacey,
What a beautiful post! I’m so glad I found it this morning!
I always dreamed of being a writer, but for the longest time, I wanted to write children’s fiction. Slowly, I watched that dream die. For a short time, I wanted to write Bible studies for children–ones that got children reading God’s Word and using the Bible, but that one fizzled quickly.
Now I host womens’ Bible studies on my blog and I write, with the hopes that through it, women grow closer in their relationship with Christ.
Not long ago, I felt God remind me of my writing dreams, which I’d forgotten about, and my wish that He could use me in some way. Now I see that both have come true in ways I never imagined possible.
I only found your blog a couple of days ago, and I’ve been drawn back over and over. Thank you for using your God given gifts in this way.
God Bless,
Laura
Laura – I love how are dreams are real and God takes them and draws out what is really there. And in His gentle way shows us what is best for us in our life, with our skills, and how He wants to use us! Blogging has been such a gift to me, to be able to see Him do just that!
Thank you for your sweet words of encouragement. I am glad we found each other, both of us with a passion for God’s Word and to connect with women! He is so good!
Blessings. May your dream soar for Him!