Your Dream Map

Do you have a dream in your heart? Is there a passion within you to live out your life purpose-the life that God has created you for? If so, you are not alone.

Millions of people today wake up dreading the day before them. Why? Because they are not using the gifts, strengths, and talents that the Lord has blessed them with. Did you know that research shows that the majority of heart attacks take place on Mondays? Do we wonder why? People do not like what they are doing. People feel trapped in their jobs and in turn, see each day as another day to make enough money to pay the bills.

What would life be like if you actually woke up each morning looking forward to using your gifts and skills in an area that you knew, was created for you? Please understand when I say this-there are times in life when each of us have to do things that we don't like. There are times that God does and will put our dreams on hold in order to grow us. But even in those times, God still wants us to dream and in turn, trust Him to give us the desires of our heart. What we must choose to realize is that sometimes God has different dreams for us and if our heart's desire is to truly be who God has created us to be, then it is imperative that we allow God to work within us and in turn, plant the dreams He has for us in our heart. If we truly seek out God and ask Him to give us His desires, He will be faithful to do that.

Here are some questions to consider when thinking about the dream that you feel God has planted within your heart. These questions are taken from John Maxwell's book, "My Dream Map." If you have the opportunity to purchase this book/journal, let me encourage you to do so. It will help you clarify the dreams that God has placed within you.

* Why do you want to accomplish this dream?
* Why are you the right person for this dream and why is this dream right for you?
* What specific talents, strengths, and personality traits will help you achieve this dream?
* What kind of research have you done on your dream?
* What is your earliest recollection of knowing you wanted to achieve this dream?

Take some time today to truthfully answer these questions-it will help bring clarity to you and your dreams. Also, be on the lookout for future blog posts that will challenge you to truly think about your dreams.

Blessings to each of you!