Sometimes, the more your dream is woven into your deep places, the more you see it out in the world.
When I ached to be a mama but couldn’t get pregnant, I saw pregnant women everywhere. No matter where my feet traveled – grocery stores, movies, church – there they were, members of an exclusive club where everyone knew the password but me.
Of course, this wasn’t true at all. But tender things longed for and not held distorted my vision.
As my thirtysomething self looks around the dining room table at three shrinky dink versions of my husband and me, I see plain evidence that God says yes to desires, even if differently than I planned.
But what about those times when the evidence hides and you’re convinced your desires are the exception? You are the exception?
Oh, Kristen! These words are so beautiful and I know they are His, for the struggle to believe them someways is real. “Sometimes, the more your dream is woven into your deep places, the more you see it out into the world.” Yes, I think this is true. And this one sentence makes me feel less crazy and hold tight to seeing it as a gift, this sprinkling of dreams in the *whirl and twirl* of my day.
I’d love to chat with you and look forward to knowing you more, for reals. {hugs}
Wouldn’t that be dreamy? Someday, Lord willing. Have a wonderful day, friend!
Kristen,
I commented on this post on (in)courage…wow I know someone in the big leagues!! Your words and encouragement have so touched and encouraged me!! Thank you for befriending this new kid on the block! I see even greater things in store for you…I want an autographed copy of your book when it comes out!! Keep dreaming and encouraging girl!
Blessings,
Bev
Hey friend!
I SOOO agree with you!!! The “plumbline” of truth I hang onto in those times is that our seasons of things not (fully) fulfilled are the times of character building – like David…how angering for him to know he was meant to be king for soo long. I’m sure he was feeling like God was saying to him, “PSYCH, YOU CAN’T HAVE IT…NEENER, NEENER!!!!” We all know how frustrated he was, yet what a bad king he would have been had he not got through the season of wilderness.
Then the WOOOH ME – “plumbline” I use for warning is Saul…he was impatient and FORCED the sacrifice when he was told to wait for Samuel. He missed it by ONE DAY. That ONE decision RUINED his life.
I know your heartfelt message is one so many (myself included) can relate to – I love that we can pray for and link arms with one another in this encouraging community. I feel your amazing heart for your family and soo many you touch with your words. Praying for you. Christy Johnson
Christy, I often think of David and Saul, too. You are so right. I’d never want anything from force or impatience. So I am getting better at being genuinely content to sit with hands open for God’s plans in God’s timing.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom here ~ you BLESS.
Well said. So often I believe the lies.
Really hitting home right now. Right now I’m trying to be open to whatever God’s plan for me is, but it’s so hard getting out of the pre-conceived notions I had of where my life was headed.