One of the things God has been putting on my heart lately is the concept of dreaming big. You know, reaching for the stars, going for it at all costs, walking around with your head in the clouds. Yeah, that type of stuff. So I recently came across a copy of “The Dream Giver” by Bruce Wilkenson and decided to buy it (it was $1, can’t beat that) and give it a read. I am loving it so far as it is really challenging me to re-think my dreams and how to go for them. Anyway I really just want to share some of my thoughts on Dreaming Big.

1. We serve a BIG God, who gives BIG Dreams. - Yes, you have a big dream and it is from a big God.
2. He gives us BIG dreams so we can go out and fulfill them. - God gives us those dreams to go after, not to sit around an reminisce about.
3. He can do more with your big dream, then you can even dream. - check out Ephesians 3:20
4. People will try to discourage you from going for your dream - Weather it is in the form of doubters, criticizers, or those “just trying to protect you” from failing. Don’t listen to them!

One of the areas He has stretched me with this is the area of church growth. I have seen too many times churches that just don’t dream big and don’t have the desire to grow, because they think that they should just be content, and that God doesn’t want them getting to big for their britches. What a load!

The God I serve wants to see people come to know His everlasting Love and know the life that is found in Him. Why would he not want your church to grow. For all you church leaders out there struggling with this, know this, God did not call you into ministry to stay where you are and not experience growth. He will never think you are self serving for trying to grow your church through reaching the lost. Other pastors might, church members may, outsiders might say things mean and untrue about you, but the God of the universe will be pleased that you are reaching the lost and seeing lives changed.

Big Dreams are from God, don’t be afraid to pursue them.

So God has been rocking my world lately, in a big way. I am kind of anxious as to where exactly He is leading me in the next stage of my life. Just a year ago I thought I had it figured out and thought I was exactly where God wanted me. I was, it’s just that now a year later He has a new place He wants me. I feel like I have conformation as to where that is I am just scared though.

“What if this?”… and “What if that?”… you know those questions that run through everyones mids when what we really should be doing is trusting in God’s awesome power and might and depending on His grace to get us through. I am at a crossroads in my life right now and I am unsure of how to move forward. I do know this though I am going to move forward when God gives me the word, and once I get moving I am not stopping until He forces me too. Thats just the type of guy I am.

God is good, His plans are secure, and His grace is enough. I just wanted to share that.