A Letter to the God-sized Dreamers

Dear fellow dreamer of dreams, bearer of so much wonderfully amazing possibility,

How are you today?

I mean, really, how are you?

Are you still feeling that stirring in your soul, that pull to step out into your dream?

That same dream that gives you the heebie-jeebies and makes you short of breath when you think about acting on it?

That same dream that you just don’t feel equipped for, and that seems so impossibly out of reach?

And yet. . .

You—and it—just won’t let go.

There is a reason for that, you know.

It’s because we need you and your dream.

You were meant to encourage, lead, help, hope, to mother, direct, gather, to walk along side and lift up, to reach out your heart and hand in love and courage.

You see, your God-size dream was tailor made just for you and no one else.

And do not be put off by the description “God-size”:  A God-sized Dream = A desire in your heart for more of what God has for you.

As Holley Gerth writes about her newly released book, You’re Made for a God-Sized Dream:

As human beings, we were wired by God in a wonderful way for survival. Our bodies automatically tell us, “If there’s a threat, then you should fight it or avoid it.” In most cases, that works really well. But when it comes to God-sized dreams, it’s very different. . . .

I would even take it a step further and say that if you don’t feel any fear at all, then it’s probably not a God-sized dream. Our God is big, wild, and far beyond our understanding and limits. He tells us, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways” (Isa. 55:8). That means whenever he asks us to do something, it is almost always out of our comfort zones. . . .

What makes you afraid? I don’t mean the “Eek! A spider!” kind of fear. I mean the idea that pops into your mind that makes your heart start to pound and your skin begin to sweat, and yet you are strangely drawn to it anyway. That just might be your God-sized dream.

Think for a minute about all the people and places from which you draw encouragement.

They all started small. And probably scared.

What if they hadn’t taken steps towards the dream, and fought their way through the inevitable desert times?

I know I would miss all the folks who have been there for me, and I’ll bet you would too.

The moms who have lived through all kinds of parenting struggles who can help you through the tough times.

The big spenders who crashed and now share how to live joyfully and intentionally within your means.

The women who have moved beyond their fears and are living their dreams, ministering to their fellow storytellers and bloggers

There are countless others, both online and off, who no doubt inspire you in small and big ways to move forward towards your dreams.

And you, dear friend, are meant to join them in your own unique way.

But it’s up to you to begin that journey.

To quote Holley again:

Dreaming is risky.

God can do the impossible but I’ve found He hardly ever does it in the way or time we want. And when things don’t go as we planned, well, it hurts.

(But you know what? Regret hurts more.)

And past the hurt of unmet expectations, there comes the joy of the dream becoming reality. We do make it to the Promised Land eventually. And there’s no better place to be than living in (or on the way to) the dream God has for you.

So, it’s your turn now.

There is someone waiting for exactly what you have to offer, and they are so excited to hear from you!

Questions: What step will you take this week towards your dream? Have you been afraid, and have moved forward anyway? Please share, and let’s help and encourage one another!

Remember to pick up Holley’s book too! You’re Made for a God-Sized Dream, and join us at her blog for a Letters to Dreamers Link up!

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