There is nothing more enticing then my
daydreams of traveling the world! Oh the idea of sipping coffee while
walking through the brick-lined alleyways of Italy, or roaming the
aisle's of the largest bookstore {Powells Book's} in Portland,
Oregon. The inspiring thoughts of being a nomad and wondering,
experiencing, and taking new adventures is so tempting to the
free-spirited side of my soul! The romanticized view of my fantasies and my wishful thinking leave little room for reality and
practicality! I suppose it wouldn't be such a charming daydream if I
allowed logistics to ruin my minds unrestricted wondering! And let me
tell you, recently, I have been practicing my wondering skills!
The realistic side of my daydreams
always bring me back to earth. And it's back in reality that I
remember how expensive traveling is (!), and how much preparation and
time it takes to plan seemingly spontaneous getaways! While I
understand the practical side of taking trips and seeing the world, I
don't want to discount my desires altogether. I want channel it. To
focus on ways that I can experience traveling and ways in which I can see the world, even if it's on a small scale.
For me, my dreams look like traveling and seeing the world. For you it might be something totally different. Your dreams may include a promotion at work or getting married and starting a family. Whatever your dream is, figure out how you can channel it. If your dream isn't being fulfilled right now, in this moment, sit down and really contemplate some of the small (maybe even practical) steps you can take. It could look like spending extra time learning about your business in order to be prepared and ready for if/when a promotion comes. Or it could look like learning how to trust God in a greater way, believing that He will bring a compatible partner when He sees fit.
Even if you have to start small, really, really small... It's okay! As cliche as this may sound, don't give up on your dreams. Continue a tireless pursuit to see them be fulfilled. Make your plans but let God order your steps!
I give everything over to You Lord
For me, my dreams look like traveling and seeing the world. For you it might be something totally different. Your dreams may include a promotion at work or getting married and starting a family. Whatever your dream is, figure out how you can channel it. If your dream isn't being fulfilled right now, in this moment, sit down and really contemplate some of the small (maybe even practical) steps you can take. It could look like spending extra time learning about your business in order to be prepared and ready for if/when a promotion comes. Or it could look like learning how to trust God in a greater way, believing that He will bring a compatible partner when He sees fit.
Even if you have to start small, really, really small... It's okay! As cliche as this may sound, don't give up on your dreams. Continue a tireless pursuit to see them be fulfilled. Make your plans but let God order your steps!
I give everything over to You Lord
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