Dream Big!

How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take take refuge in you. In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men, in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues.

It should come as no surprise that you will face opposition in your life. A very wise woman once told me, "you will face the most opposition in life in the area of your calling/purpose." What does that mean? Well, in the simplest form, once you have gotten a glimpse of what God has created you to do and begin to operate in line with that vision you will meet the greatest adversities in your life. (I know, I know.. it doesn't sound very encouraging if that's how you're supposed to spend the rest of your life. But don't fold your arms and poke your lip out just yet!)

Psalm 31: 19-20 gives us hope. You see, in verse 20 we are assured that we have a "safe place" in the shadow of our Heavenly Father. Have you ever wondered, "what are they going to say?" In that safe place we are protected from accusing tongues. The scripture doesn't say there won't be accusing tongues, but rather that God will keep us safe from them. Many of us are crippled with the fear of what people may say about us and how it may affect our life, our marriage, our friendships, our ministry. Whether the tongues speak truth or lies is not relevant. All that matters is that you remain in the shadow of the Almighty and you shall be covered and protected. Not just you, but your life, your marriage, your friendships and your ministry!... (Go ahead and take a praise break but it gets better!...)

In addition to the fear of what people may say about you, the second most common thing I hear and discern when speaking to people about goals and vision is, "how am I going to do THAT!" I don't have enough money." "I don't have this or that..." "Who's going to let me do that?" or worse, "Why me?" My response is always, "If God gave you the vision, He will equip you with everything you need at just the time you need it. Pray and seek His face! If you believe God for the vision, why would you not believe that He would make PRO-vision to allow it to come to pass? Who's going to stop you from doing that! and Why not you?!"
Some people will take my word for it, but for those of you who need something a little more heavy duty, re-read verse 19: How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you. God isn't somewhere trying to scramble resources together for you. He has an abundant supply of goodness stored up for you! Not only does He have an abundance of goodness stored up for you, but He will bestow that goodness upon you in the sight of the very people who attempt to tear you down and work against the good work God is doing through you! Now that's a reason to rejoice!

Today, I pray that you dream... Dream Big! I pray that you seek God fervently and that He may direct your path. I pray for great strength and courage to do the impossible, to reach the unreachable, and to shine great light in the midst of darkness. Moreover, I pray that you remain humble and have the compassion to love everyone you cross paths with on your journey to success... Especially those who come against you, for they are in desparate need of the Love of the Father just as you are! I love you and I'm praying for you.

For Love, Always...