By: Steve Leland
As children, most of us had dreams about what we wanted our lives to look like when we grew up. Things we wanted to do, people we wanted to become. Fireman, mom, soldier, pilot, so many possibilities. What happened? Did you achieve your goals? Did life happen and interfere with your dreams? Did you find your goals inadequate and now you have new ones?
Parents often have dreams of what their children could become. Academically, physically, spiritually. Sometimes that works out better than other times. Sometimes the child has an affinity towards what the parent has perceived and life moves in that direction. In other cases, the child is uninterested in those possibilities. But what about our Heavenly Father? Does He have dreams about what we could become? Does His Kingdom have a need that only we could supply? That others don’t have the time, energy, or inclination to fulfill?
It’s not about failing to live up to His expectations, please don’t misunderstand me. It’s about partnering with Him. Seeking out and recognizing His dreams. Coming to the understanding that His Kingdom is much bigger than our dreams and desires. That life can be much fuller than when we are just living it to find happiness. We aren’t just talking about major decisions like a career here. It might be someone that needs our forgiveness. That needs grace extended to them. A kind word when they are on their last nerve. And sometimes, nothing more than that free smile.
By: Steve Leland
April 19, 2024
