[Cynthia Herron] Six Reasons to Dream Big

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Dream.

Just the word spurs our imagination. And while we’re at it, if we’re going to dream, why not do it in a big way? Isn’t that the purpose—to envision something extraordinary?

I’ve always said that goals are something I try to realistically shoot for with God’s help.

Dreams, however, are something beyond the tangible, but completely possible with the One who moves mountains.

As life ebbs and flows, we should press on toward our goals, and we should never ever let anyone discourage us from thinking with a miracle mindset.

Our dreams sustain us when pressing forward becomes too difficult. When reality bears down with unrelenting force.

There was a time when life circumstances sidelined my goals. I could barely go through the motions of everyday life, let alone dream. The situation demanded that I focus my attention on the issue at hand.

At the time, that meant caring for one of our children who was gravely ill.

And yet…

Somewhere deep inside, I carried that seed of something more. Something big. Something God-ordained.

Of course, my primary dream revolved around our child’s health. That God would restore our child physically.

In addition, I yearned to pursue the career path that I’d dreamed about since I was seven. And let me tell you, I dreamed in a big way! I didn’t know how it was going to happen or when, but it was a dream that refused to die, sustained only by embers of hope.

And I refused to be daunted.

That’s the common thread that binds dreamers together.

We shun discouragement.

It doesn’t mean we’re never discouraged. It means we don’t place ourselves in the path of discouragement if given the choice.

I’ll admit—sometimes, that’s a hard one—and we have to re-train our thinking. But it can be done when we’re proactive about it. First, we must plow through the junk. There’s just no other way.

We must prioritize our goals and let ourselves dream.

We should heed advice from trusted sources. We shouldn’t allow our mindsets to grow jaded because of others’ insecurities.

And note—if you deal with chronic complainers or joy-stealers on a frequent basis, it may be necessary to reevaluate those relationships. It might be time to redirect your energy toward lighter, brighter sources.

Dreamers have experienced challenges, tests, and hardships, and yet, we remain hopeful.

Despite the worst, we believe in God’s best.

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To go a step further, big dreamers not only believe in God’s best, we believe it’s still ahead and we prepare for it.

It’s not lunacy.

It’s faith. (Hebrews 11:1)

So, why dream big?

1. It motivates us.
2. It creates momentum.
3. It encourages others.
4. It develops our mettle.
5. It prompts success.
6. It pleases God.

Let’s revisit faith for a moment.

Is faith necessary to achieve our goals? Does it really influence our dreams?

Do we dream bigger because of it?

You bet!

Faith in something isn’t the same as faith in someone.

My someone is God.

Because I believe God controls every facet of my life and wants the absolute best for me, it isn’t unreasonable to think beyond the tangible.

Remember my definition of dream?

It doesn’t mean I’ll get everything I want or that things will go my way.

It means when our dreams align with God’s will for our lives and when we’re in sync with His timing, anything is possible.

God plants our seeds of desire for a reason.

He provides the how, when, and where dreams will come to fruition.

Often, it’s when we least expect it.

And it happens supernaturally.

Divinely.

Without preamble.

Always on time and with the big picture in mind.

So…dream big, my friend!

Dream big.

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What’s your dream today? 

How will you make it come true?