Agreed that we have a higher calling than the world offers. Trying to manifest our own dreams leads to strife and defeat. Surrendering to God's vision for our life and complete reliance on Him leads to victory and glorifying Him.
Yes, Melissa, I am convinced you are right. There are many believers today who walk in frustration because they are chasing a dream that God never initiated. While a vision can involve frustration, as well, it tends to be externally-, not internally-generated.
Here is MY crazy story: I went to seminary to get my Master of Divinity and, ultimately, my PhD in Old Testament, at the age of 49. I walked into the men’s dorm and thought, “You don’t belong here! You’re old enough to the the dad of all these students!” I wanted to run out before I got laughed out.
People told me it didn’t make sense—and I agreed! But God doesn’t always lead us to do things that “make sense.” I persevered and loved what I learned. We got it done. I am convinced I was following God’s voice. I’ll never regret it.
Okay, that’s my “bordering on crazy” story. What’s yours?
Agreed that we have a higher calling than the world offers. Trying to manifest our own dreams leads to strife and defeat. Surrendering to God's vision for our life and complete reliance on Him leads to victory and glorifying Him.
Yes, Melissa, I am convinced you are right. There are many believers today who walk in frustration because they are chasing a dream that God never initiated. While a vision can involve frustration, as well, it tends to be externally-, not internally-generated.
Vision w/o action is dreaming. Action w/o vision is random activity. Vision and Action together can change the world.
Thank you for this key reminder, Dewey. A vision alone changes nothing until we step out and act on it.
Here is MY crazy story: I went to seminary to get my Master of Divinity and, ultimately, my PhD in Old Testament, at the age of 49. I walked into the men’s dorm and thought, “You don’t belong here! You’re old enough to the the dad of all these students!” I wanted to run out before I got laughed out.
People told me it didn’t make sense—and I agreed! But God doesn’t always lead us to do things that “make sense.” I persevered and loved what I learned. We got it done. I am convinced I was following God’s voice. I’ll never regret it.
Okay, that’s my “bordering on crazy” story. What’s yours?