What Dreams May Come….
A movie featuring one of my favorite actors, Robin Williams. It’s also one of my favorite genres of film, fantasy. Sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, man I just love movies where imagination takes flight and other worlds become reality.
If…only I could dream those dreams.
If…I could give myself permission to dream an alternate reality and dare God to bring it to pass.
If…I could allow my dreams to unfold long enough to reach their fulfillment.
My dreams come but I smother them.
God gives the vision and I place it under a cloak of darkness.
I guess what I love about my favorite genres of film is that I believe those alternate realities can truly exist. I believe that one day we could actually live in a dystopian society. I believe that one day we might be able to connect with life forms that exist in space as illustrated in another one of my favorite movies, Contact.
But if I could only dare to believe what God says about me. If I could only allow the dreams God has shown me to completely unfurl and see them through to the credits rolling.
Well now is that time.
I’m daring to take God at His word. He said:
“Then you will know that I am in Israel,
that I am the Lord your God,
and that there is no other;
never again will my people be shamed.
And afterward,I will pour out my Spirit
on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your old men will dream dreams,
your young men will see visions.”
Joel 2:27-28
I will stop getting up in the middle of my life’s movie and will sit through to see what the end will be.
I will stop playing it safe and will take the risk of trusting God. He certainly has a good track record with me.
I will take my hands off of my eyes and stop peeking through the cracks of my fingers and I will stand and watch to see the salvation of the Lord.
I have visions.
I have dreams.
What Dreams May Come? Not sure, but let them come.
Now I release them to unfold.
As always, it is my prayer that you’ve been Inspired To Live Fully!
Happy to connect with #FiveMinuteFriday on this word #dream
Hi there Tyra. Love your 5 minute Friday post, especially this: “I will stop playing it safe and will take the risk of trusting God. He certainly has a good track record with me!”
God’s never let me down either!
Betsy,
I’m still thanking God for the divine connection to have been your neighbor in the linkup. He is perfect in all his ways and inextricably links his people to further his kingdom building agenda here on earth. Blessings to you friend.
Tara,
I am so glad you’re my neighbor this week! I also really enjoyed that movie!
And, what great imagery you are evoking in this writing. Of us getting up in the middle of a movie and not seeing it through!
May you be blessed as you find the courage of Katniss and step forward like Esther, not knowing for sure if that scepter will be extended to you but knowing you must step bravely as if it will be.
Big hugs!
~Tammy (your neighbor at #54)
Tammy,
I am considering taking a selfie to let you see me in tears. I’ve just released to another level of surrender and faith in reading your comment. We will forever be knit in the spirit has you have been instrumental in this release. Your statement…the courage of Katniss and step forward like Esther….mmmm Jesus!! I’m over here screaming HALLELUJAH! I voraciously devoured the Hunger Games books as I envisioned myself as Katniss. My childhood was spent in survival mode so I could identify with the character. And step forward…yes. Since March God has been saying to me “Stretch Forth, break forth, move forward”. Oh sweet friend thanks again for your timely grace words and for being part of the journey.
“I will stop getting up in the middle of my life’s movie and will sit through to see what the end will be.”
I love this line! my life has changed so much in the last ten years, i would have never imaged what He had in store for me! trusting Jesus is so incredibly important!
your FMF friend,
Christian
Christian,
Every day my faith is being strengthened as I take baby steps to move forward. I’m gearing up for the big leap.