We all have dreams and admirations in our lives. It is our choices that dictate whether or not we become successful in those dreams or whether they change as time moves on.
I've had the same basic set of dreams for my life since I was younger. Now, they've changed form a bit and I've tweaked them here and there, but essentially, they remain the same as when I was in middle school.
I dream of a family with lots of kids, some related to me biologically and some not, but all related by love. I dream of new languages and different colors -- a home for those who have none. I also dream of educating. I want to teach to give a future to those who may not have one otherwise. I want to be a mother, a caregiver, a wife and a friend. I want to teach, love, laugh and cry. I want to go exactly where it is God has planned for me.
Sometimes I feel like I'm so far off this path. I can't see how my life now will connect to my hopes of someday. I feel stuck in an indefinite sidetrack -- quicksand or a mudtrap -- constantly walking in circles, looking for the breadcrumbs I left on the way here.
BUT GOD.
...has a plan; ...can see the way out that I may not know; ...may have me here for a purpose; ...may say this is no sidetrack at all; ...can always see the bigger picture.
Where I may feel I'm walking in circles, God has a plan, a purpose and a destiny. I am where I am supposed to be regardless of my feelings. I know that God placed these dreams in my heart and I know that I'm doing my best to follow His will in my life, therefore, I know that I am right where I'm supposed to be. Sometimes, I just forget to look up.
Thank God He knows where I'm headed and where I am, because I certainly do not. =]
Be encouraged today because God knows exactly where you are!
Awesome blog Jess! As a woman who has seen her dreams fulfilled, denied, altered, and reborn, I can relate to everything you write here. A wise Godly woman was praying for me once and told I was so lucky because God was going to give ME the desires of my heart. I treasure those words and remind myself of them often. (It was your grandma) You are wise beyond your years and God no doubt has a very special plan for you! <3
ReplyDeleteBrought tears to my eyes. Thanks for this wonderful blog. Beth
ReplyDeleteThanks... this is encouraging. :)
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