Dream On

Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the U. S. (1856-1924) said, "We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers. They see things in the soft haze of a spring day or in the red fire of a long winter's evening. Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the sunshine and light which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their dreams will come true." This quote from President Wilson has inspired me many times over the years. It has always challenged me to dream big, and to follow my dreams.

I believe God puts dreams inside of every person. Yet, there are a few "dream thieves" that rob people of their intended future. Too many settle for medicre, instead of choosing the greater adventure God has for them. We should not allow our family or friends from stealing the dream from our heart. I don't believe they intend to hurt us or hold us back. In fact, they may be trying to protect us from getting hurt.

The pursuit of a dream comes with risk. Failure and set backs are certain. No path in life is without potholes and detours. Our own mistakes will rob us of our dreams, if we allow them. Self-condemnation and self-doubt causes many to shrink back. The oppostition of others and uncontrollable circumstances seem to difficult to overcome.

The greatest thief of all is TIME. "If it was going to happen, it would have happened by now," thoughts fill our brain. We falsely believe that it is too late for our dream to come true. A study of the Bible proves that most of the people, who saw their dreams come true had to wait for a long time. Ten to twenty-five years was a typical senario.

While we wait for our dream to come true, we need to protect our hearts. We must resist bitterness and depression. We must stay at peace with self and with God. A good plan is to minister to other, helping their dreams to come to pass. We should keep our heart fixed upon God's plan. We should rejoice always, pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks. I read that in 1 Thessalonians.

"Suddenly" is one of my favorite Bible words. Suddenly, one day our dream will come true. As President Wilson said, "Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the sunshine and light which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their dreams will come true."

Peace,

Stan