Let Go Of Our Painful Past—Part 2
A Dream in Your Heart
Like young Hero in this tale, I assume you know a little of what it’s like to have the King place a dream in your heart. And not just any dream—His dream. Being able to dream God’s dreams for us is a marvelous privilege.
This is not the same as personal dreams for a bigger house … a better job … more acclaim. God’s dreams for us involve service—valorous service on behalf of His Majesty. What dreams has God placed in your heart?
- Maybe you were first in your family to meet the King, and you dreamed of sharing this experience with all those you loved. Or …
- You dreamed of studying the Bible and someday being able to share its marvelous truths with people in need. You could picture yourself giving of your faith and delighting the Lord with your love for Him. Or …
- You dreamed of starting a youth group where “King’s love” could be experienced by guys and girls who were looking for it in all the wrong places. Or …
- You dreamed about helping plant a church in a growing subdivision where you purchased a new house. Or …
- You wanted to establish a new congregation in the inner city. I dreamed that dream once. In my mind I could see a church of whites and blacks, Hispanics and Asian Americans, all worshiping together, modeling the oneness in the body that Christ prayed for. Or …
- Maybe your dreams concerned another country. Your aspirations might have been so expansive that they required others to work alongside you.
How have you responded to the dreams God has given you?
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Sunday’s coming. Do you have your sermon ready? Is it relevant? Will it effectively motivate your congregation to walk more in step with the Master? What about that Sermon Series you’ve been thinking about?
Or, if you’re someone who plans well ahead, have you asked yourself what you will preach for your Easter Sermon, your Advent Sermon, your Christmas Sermon?
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