It's a rare occurrence. When something you desperately want, or something you dream about happening one day, actually happens. It's the thing of movies and fairytales.
But you don't have to be in a Disney movie for your dreams to come true. Sometimes that dream was placed on your heart because it's God’s plan. And God makes dreams come true every day. About two years ago I felt the urge to move again. I suddenly felt like our time in Michigan was coming to an end and that it was time to move. And I wanted my family and I to move to Ashland. Now, I have moved enough times to know this was just a pipe dream at the time and a lot more needed to happen in order for this dream to even be considered as a possibility. So I pushed the idea out of my head in order to not to get my hopes up. And I waited. About a year later it became a possibility. There was a job opportunity for my dad that would place us in Ashland. I started dreaming again, but this time I had a crazy idea that my sister, Linda, brother-in-law, Eric, and nieces would someday follow. But that dream was silly. And the opportunity fell through. No one was moving to Ashland. For some reason, I didn't feel like this was over quite yet. Within the next 6 months that went by God was speaking to us. Experiences were had by the family and others as well. We were supposed to move, but we weren't sure where and we didn't know when. That's when another opportunity came along, that fell right in our laps, and it became more than a possibility. It was a dream come true. When I heard this I was certain one day we would all live in Ashland. For me, it wasn't a matter of if Linda, Eric, & the girls would live here one day, it was a matter of when. Right before my family and I left Michigan for Ashland my mother told me that Linda said they were looking at the possibility of moving as well. That's when I knew. This was actually going to happen! Today, my family and I literally live in the house directly behind our old one. Today, Linda, Eric, sis. Dona, and my nieces are moving here in a few weeks. Today, our dream is coming true. Although none of this looked possible two years ago, one year ago, or even weeks ago, it's was! When I had this dream placed on my heart I thought I was just getting my hopes up with wishful thinking. Now I realize that's not the case. The difference comes down to wishing and praying. By definition, a wish is when you want something that you know will probably not happen. A prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks to God. One is doubtful, the other is hopeful and trusting in God. But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26 So we can wish for our dreams to come true, or we can ask God to help us with our dreams, to give us the discernment we need, and guidance on how to move forward with obtaining them. Why wish upon a star when we can pray to one who created it? Much love and God bless, -X
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