The Dream Giver-Part 1

I am not much of a reader, but when I find a book that grabs a hold of me, it is usually life-changing. Right now I am reading a parable "The Dream Giver" by Bruce Wilkinson. Amazing! It's speaking so much to me, especially in my current stage of life. I thought I would share bits of what God is teaching me as I go through this book.

"One morning, Ordinary woke up with these words echoing in his mind: What you're missing, you already have...Could it be? Ordinary looked and looked. And then he discovered that in a small corner of his heart lay a Big Dream. The Big Dream told him that he, a Nobody, was made to be a Somebody and destined to achieve Great Things."

Everyone has a "dream". There is a driving passion in all of us that God has placed in us when He created us, even before we were born. No one else can do your dream. You are created in His image and there is no one in the universe like you!
God has uniquely designed each one of us not only for our Big Dream, but for His Big Dream for the world. Our dream is meant to accomplish a Big Need he cares deeply about.
I think of Moses and how overwhelmed he felt when God asked him to bring His people out of Egypt. He went through so many feelings. He came up with excuses, felt inadequate. But when he stepped out in obedience, God was pleased!
The author lists some things that could help in discovering your dream.

-Think back to what you wanted to do while you were growing up.
-Interview three people you respect, who you think are living their Dream.
-If someone came along and gave you all the money you ever wanted, what would you do with it?
-Observe your life and write down your conclusions, ask these questions:
What have I always been good at?
What needs do I care most about?
Who do I admire the most?
What makes me feel most fulfilled?
What do I love to do most?
What have I felt called to do?
-Ask yourself what legacy you would like to leave for your children and grandchildren?
-What do you most want to be remembered for?

I have been challeneged even more to pursue God and to Dream Big! I am a dreamer, that's for sure!
I will write more as I read. Hope this encouraged you to DREAM!