Dreams coming true!

Are you a dreamer?  Do you wonder about impossible things or things that seem out of reach? I have not been a good dreamer.  I usually lean towards the practical but God is showing me that that is not my true nature.

My daughter asked me to list 100 dreams. This was such a challenge for me.  I managed to write down 44 dreams so far. Some of my dreams are “bucket list”, some are goals, some are hopes and some are life changers.

Today I did number 13 on my list. I went Paragliding in Aspen.  I have always wondered what it would be like to fly.  High above the trees and rivers. Soaring with the wind. I love watching birds fly and have always been amazed by it.

That’s me!

Standing on a steep mountain with all the gear, I found myself calm.  I thought I would be more nervous but I was just happy.  And then the instructor said go, go, go. I then ran off a perfectly good mountain. It was all that I thought it would be.  It was peaceful and fun at the same time. Overlooking the Roaring Fork Valley, high above, was so beautiful. We were able to catch a thermal updraft and went up higher than usual.  My instructor said, you must have done something right.  I thought no, but knew it was gift from Jesus.  All good things come from God.

Today’s dream fulfillment was a bucket list dream. I honestly thought this was out of reach for me.  It’s expensive for starters. But God.  Don’t you love those two words, but God.  God made a way, and my parents gifted me this Paraglide adventure. They knew that it was a dream for me and made it possible. Every one of my dreams and yours is possible with God. (Luke 1:37)

I want to honor God in all that I do and I believe that it is honoring God to go for it! Jesus came so that we may have life and life to the full. (John 10:10) When we are going after our dreams, it helps us share how good God is and reveal his character to those around us.

It’s never too late and I hope you find this encouraging to write down your 100 dreams.  A couple great books that I have found helpful are Dreaming with God by Bill Johnson and Dream Culture by Andy & Janine Mason.

Let’s dream and change the world! I would love to know what your dreams are. Please share below.

You are the best!

Suzy

Conquered!

Here are some Dream Starters from the book Dream Culture:

• If you were fearless, what would you try?
• What do you need?
• What needs of others tug at your heart?
• What do you dream when you get to heaven?
• Who do you know is living their dream?  What do you love about their life?f
• If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
• What do you value most, how could that increase?

Other ideas:

• Places to visit.
• Events to attend.
• Books to read.
• Financial dreams.
• Professional dreams.
• Family dreams
• People you want to meet.