Does anyone believe in dreams anymore?

What a weird few days. It seems that as my dreams get bigger and clearer and stronger, there are more people discouraging me from them. Some ask the question, "Oh my gosh, what are you doing?" Don't worry. I know what you're thinking. You think I'm crazy. Or when I present a big idea and people say something like, "Ooookay. That's cool." Then you change the subject. Um, yeah, I can tell that you think I'm crazy. And for some, it's just downright confusing to believe that someone is truly pursuing their dreams. I mean, will that person ever see their dream realized?

WHAT HAPPENED? DON'T WE BELIEVE IN DREAMS ANYMORE?

When we were kids, we all had big dreams. The sky was the limit. So, at what point did that become silly? At what point did we decide that dreams weren't a guarantee? Maybe it's when we didn't see our own dreams realized? Maybe we stopped dreaming when "reality set in" and it was time to pursue a "stable" career. Maybe we realized at some point that our dreams would take work to achieve. So many times people give up on their gifts and their creativity to do what people expected them to do. I know I did. I went into environmental science because I wanted the "stable" life. And I had plenty of money. But, I didn't take into consideration the fact that I would want to be happy. Funny how money truly doesn't buy happiness. I know that first hand. And these days, there is no "stable job", "stable career" or "stable income." People are losing their jobs like crazy.

SO WHAT CAN WE BELIEVE IN?

I had reached the end of my rope. I had a job I hated, but was too scared to do the work to pursue my dreams. I also didn't have the discipline to do it. I also didn't know where to start. So, I started guessing. That led me through teaching yoga, and massage, and pilates. I still wasn't satisfied. Finally, I asked God. Yep, that's right. Who would know better than Him why I was put here. I got down on my knees and begged Him to reveal Himself to me. And, WHOA!!! HE SURE HAS SHOWN UP AND SHOWN OUT!!!

In the last 2 years since I've given Him my life, He has shown me who I am. I am creative, a musician, a designer, a laid-back glamour girl, a chick who loves to laugh, organized, imperfect, tender-hearted, and loyal. I love old school dances like the Roger Rabbit, jazz, makeup, photography, learning, exercising, and encouraging people. Most importantly, I love God! He has transformed my heart and my mind from a girl who was too scared to speak up, love someone, or stand out to a woman who with His strength can take on the world.

So, maybe you think I'm crazy, but you don't know like I know what the Lord has done for me. Maybe you think my life should look differently, but I'm just preparing for my big dreams. Maybe you feel like I should have a more "stable" life and "settle down." But, I don't believe people and their opinions. I BELIEVE GOD. He is my comfort, my stronghold, my conqueror, my healer, my deliverer, and my peace. All things are possible through Him. With Him, I'm more than a conqueror. I BELIEVE GOD! And I owe Him my life for showing me who He created me to be.

So, if you've been dealing with people telling you that you'll never make it, or doubting you, KEEP GOING! When you hear yourself agreeing with those people, KEEP GOING! When everything that you see in front of you says that you can't do it, or it will never work, KEEP GOING! 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 says, "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; Cast down but not destroyed."

WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT. NO MATTER WHAT. KEEP GOING! (I know I am).