One of my favorite conversations to have with friends, family.......and complete strangers, is about our dreams. I think that it is super important for us to talk about our goals and aspirations. Sometimes our dreams can feel a little far-fetched so we unconsciously lower our bar of expectation so that it feels a bit more "reachable". I admit, I definitely have fallen under that category many a time. But here's the cool part......you ready?.........God wants us to dream big because HE dreams big, and through him we can do ALL Things. So, with that said, let's take a look at the bar we've mentally lowered. And let's put that back on the top notch, shall we?
Ever since I was a little girl, I've had ideas of who I wanted to be when I grew up. I went through the phases of wanting to be a princess, to a zoo-keeper, to a cowgirl, to who knows what else. But when I hit the age of 10, I knew that I wanted to play soccer professionally. Since then, that dream has grown and grown and continues to grow. Now here's the tricky part. There's this little seed of doubt that continues to try and put my bar back on the lowest level. Whether it's through people saying that the chances of me making it to the big leagues are slim, through financial scares, or through that growling voice in the back of my head (I like to mentally make it growl so I know it's of the enemy :p) saying that maybe I'm not worthy enough, that seed tries to plant itself right smack-dab in the middle of my dreams............But it's ONLY a seed.....so I flick it away and dream on.
Now, this year is going to bring crazy adventures for all of us. It's filled with roller coasters varying from It's a Small World to Splash Mountain to California Screamin'. But no matter how crazy, scary, or exciting it may be, all of it is important to God. YOUR dream is important to Him. So don't lower your bar, don't put your expectations on a more "Reachable" level. Go out and conquer the world! I encourage you to find someone you feel comfortable talking to, whether its a family member, friend, or a complete stranger (Make a new friend!), and tell them about your dreams because you are WORTHY enough to reach them.Also, I mentioned briefly how when I was little I wanted to be a princess. That "outlandish" dream came true, because I am the daughter of the King, who loves me and is proud of me. He is my leader and no matter what is thrown my way, I know I can do what ever I set my mind to.
Blessings,
Anniegirl <3
