DREAMS and VISIONS

Dreams and Visions

“‘In the last days,’ God says,
    ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy.
    Your young men will see visions,
    and your old men will dream dreams.”
-Acts 2:17

“The secret to productive goal setting is in establishing clearly defined goals, writing them down and then focusing on them several times a day with words, pictures and emotions as if we’ve already achieved them.”
- Denis Waitley

The Bible says that in the last days God will pour His Spirit out on all flesh and that young men will see visions and old men will dream dreams. (Acts 2:17)  Why do you suppose the young men are the ones seeing the visions?  Why not the middle-aged or seniors?  I believe it is because you have to have a vision (early) before you can dream the dream (later).  I like to think of a vision as a plan.  It is how you see yourself getting to where you want to go.

For example, you may want to write a book one day, but to make that dream come true you have to map out a plan of action.  You have to have an idea.  You have to write a book proposal.  You may want to get a literary agent.  And, of course, you have to actually write a book.  Then when all the steps are finished, you have a dream that is realized.

We’ve talked about dreaming about what you want your life to be, but in order for your dreams to happen you have to have a specific vision.  You have to create a plan.  You have to list objectives.  And you have to commit to meeting your goals.

Take the time and ask God what His purpose is for your life.  You probably already have a hint because His plan always fulfills your very deepest desires, desires that He has already placed in your heart.  Doing what He has called you to do means you are going to be fulfilled.  As you pray, ask Him for the steps to fulfill that dream.  And spend time doing your own research.  See what steps you need to climb to get where you want to go.  These steps will be your vision.  Walk out that vision and live your dreams.

Mini-Challenge of the Day

If you’re reading this blog, we both already know that one of your dreams is to be fitter and healthier.  If you are keeping a journal, or on a sheet of paper, write down five mini-goals of how you will get there.  For example, if you want to lose twenty pounds, how will you do that?  What mini-goals will you need to accomplish every day in order to meet your goal?  Begin with “I will…”

Tip of the Day

Sometimes we can sabotage our own success.  It’s hard to do something challenging on our own.  We can become discouraged.  The journey might be lonely.  We may think that no one understands what we are going through.  In these moments you need support.  Many local churches and communities offer faith-based support groups for weight loss.

Ours is called DREAM Weight Loss Support Group.  We meet every Monday at 6:30 pm.  We have our meetings at Abundant Grace Community Church in Edinburg, Texas.  For more information please email dreamweightloss@gmail.com.

Until tomorrow, be blessed!

Remember to DREAM!