a dream is a wish your heart makes

Dreams...everyone has different dreams. Little seeds of hope that you pour your life into; the wish that your heart makes as you blow out the candles on your birthday cake. Some dreams come true quickly, but some seem to elude you for years. Some dreams are planted when you are a child and cannot decipher fairytale from reality. The Lord plants some dreams as you grow closer to Him, & sometimes He changes your dreams to something beyond your wildest dreams.

When I was little I dreamt of becoming a ballerina, helicopter pilot, or teacher. The Lord somewhat changed those dreams. I never was enrolled in ballet classes, so that door closed. When I had my first ear surgery just after turning 8, I realized that becoming a pilot was now a dream out of my reach. Was I disappointed that my childhood dreams would not come true? Sure, but as I grew in Christ I realized that He had something far better planned for me. A teacher...God, through sometimes difficult circumstances, has shown me that teaching is the dream He has for me.

Dreams are not just limited to occupation though. Since I was young I dreamt of cheering in front of a crowd, riding a horse, acting on a stage in front of a packed out audience, skiing, hunting, bungee jumping (you better believe it!)...the list goes on. There are so many activities that have been in my dreams. Some have come true & some still wait to be experienced: I have experienced the thrill of leading a crowd. I had fun riding a trail at Wilds of the Rockies--though I would like to ride a horse again. The Lord allowed me to act in one of my favorite plays in front of a sold out audience 4 nights in a row. Skiing was the most fun I have ever had in my life, thus far. But these are just activities. There is a dream that I don't dare speak above a whisper with my closest friends...

So we all dream of occupations and activities, but deep down there is another dream. It's your secret dream of the future...that secret wish that your heart makes.

Dare to dream friends. If God changes your dreams, don't be disappointed--He has someting far more amazing than you could ever dream of. Let Him have control & all your dreams will come true.