I’ve been thinking lately about visions and dreams…not the type that come to us in the night, but the “God” kind. We’re created with a desire for something bigger than ourselves, something that we can only attain with supernatural help.

Sure…we each have a dream. Maybe something we’d like to purchase, or a new job we’re striving for. But I’m talking about a larger vision than material things or our career. What is your purpose? Why did God put you here? What do you hope to accomplish? And are you dreaming BIG dreams, or just ones that you can attain on your own?

If the dreams you have can be fulfilled by your own hard work, then they probably are simply that…your own dreams, not God’s vision for you. If you’re dreaming God’s dream for you, then it’s bigger than you–bigger than anything you can do on your own.

God wants us to enlarge our vision–reach for something bigger than we’ve dared to before. You may already have an idea what your purpose or ministry entails, but have you sought God’s heart for how He wants to implement it? Is it bigger than anything you can bring to pass? Don’t be afraid to stretch…don’t limit yourself. Open your heart and open your spirit to what God has for you. He wants to do great and wonderful things through you and in you. That’s right. YOU. Not the pastor, not the women’s ministry leader, but YOU. Don’t sell yourself short. God CAN use each of us, right now, right where we are.

Take time each day and ask Him to use you. Ask Him to reveal His dream and purpose for your life. Ask Him to stir up an excitement in your soul and point you in the right direction, then get ready. God always answers requests to be used for His Kingdom and glory, and trust me, it’s never boring and always fulfilling. Take time to listen. He’s more eager to talk then we are to listen….and He’ll give you the answers you’re looking for.