You're a dreamer for a reason, get moving though

You're called for purpose

I am living in a dream version of my life right now.

 Seriously, things that I used to pretend was my life when I was younger, then as I got older I started to walk “as if” I was her – have now become my reality. I remember talking to God about these dreams, I remember processing with the Lord and journaling through a life I wanted to live. I remember listening to personal development videos, reading books talking about your potential. Consuming anything that would remind me that achieving these dreams and visions weren’t some crazy, unattainable goal. I remember processing with the Lord when I got flustered. I always leaned on “if God gave me the dream, He will see me through it.” Although I didn’t do this perfectly, I remained consistent at least in that I kept dreaming; kept digging. 

I want to share this, not to boast, but to encourage you to show up as the dream version of you. 

Imagine what that looks like, take a moment to really lock it down. Take it to the Lord, talk to him about it, process it with Him. Allow Him to respond. Do you have peace in your heart about it? Or were your thoughts actually redirected?? This should be a fun, and exciting process. 

Once you’ve put your finger on who that is and what she (or he) looks like, start to show up. 

What does this version of you look and feel like? I don’t mean the trivial things. I mean how do they show up? What is that version of you’s habits? What time do you wake up? What are your non-negotiables? What are your daily disciplines? See, when you begin to walk out the habits of this dream version of you, before you know it you’ve become her (or him). 

I want to write this to encourage you that the dreams in your heart are there for a reason. There is something in you, and most importantly…you were created for a purpose on purpose. You would be doing yourself and this world a disservice by NOT becoming the best version of yourself. God took his time with you. He knit you in your mother’s womb (Psalms 139:13-16) for impact. 

What does that impact look like?

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭

I want to encourage you that your dream version of you is hidden in your daily disciplines. Stop selling yourself short, and begin to show up in your fullest self. The Lord will order your steps but you’ve got to start taking the steps. (Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭9)‬ 

If you fail along the way…AMAZING. You’re one step closer. 

 “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭

I’ll end with this. You are called on purpose. You are called FOR purpose. Don’t depend on your understanding but lean into the God-sized dream. Do your part and put in the leg work. The Lord wants to partner with us for purpose. He wants to use you to do great things. To create impact and most importantly, to share the Good News of Jesus. It’s our very purpose. When you’re feeling weary just remember:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6

Give your dreams to Him, picture what the dream version of you looks and behaves like, and get to stepping, babe.