The Work that doesn't get applauded

Remaining rooted in the trying times

Being a dreamer is easy. 

The hard part is the work that no one wants to talk about. The part that you’ll likely never get recognition for. The part that people don’t see. The moments that you want to cry out of frustration, the moments where you want to quit. The moments where you think that maybe the whole “dream” thing isn’t really worth it. The moments that you keep in your quiet place. The ones that you keep between you and God. 

THOSE are the hard parts, but these are also the most pivotal moments. These are the moments that strengthen your endurance, the moments that strengthen your faith and teach you to become unshakeable. The thing is…nothing worth having comes easy, and when God gives you a dream this isn’t to say that he’s expecting you to pursue the dream without Him.

 If your dream doesn’t scare you a little bit, you’re too content with the belief that you can do it on your own.

 Scripture tells us: “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭4 – so if the word of God tells us this, what makes us think and believe that God wouldn’t do just that?? 

Much like a relationship a parent would have with their child, the closer they are the better the parent gets to know the child. A parent who knows their child, will likely be able to tell anyone what the preferences are of their child. This child would also begin to learn the parent’s expectations. This relationship is much like the one we can hope to build with God. One that knows that He has us, He will provide, and that our desires will align with the will He has for our lives. 

The work that is necessary isn’t just the late nights, it’s not just in the creative blocks. It’s also in the moments of consecration, it’s in The quiet place. I’d venture to say that these moments are THE most important moments in the journey. 

I share this because, this for me, is something that isn’t always something that comes easily, but in my weary moments I take the confusion back to truth and take a deep breath. 

If He gave you the vision, He will see you through it. 

If you’re feeling weary in your work, dream, or vision…here are a few pieces of truth: 

• “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NIV‬

• “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

• “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭58‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The doubt will come, the frustration will be frequent. 

Remain rooted in truth, and know that the work that “doesn’t get applauded” will often be the work that is necessary.