Dream Again

Dr. King is not the only dreamer, what can you do when you begin to dream again? Can you revive your marriage, heal from your divorce, love your children and those around you? So many times we resolve in ourselves a dream must be big, visible, systemic in nature – with a life and momentum of its own that impacts the masses. I offer you this thought humbly: Consider your dream. Coming home to a peaceful environment, sleeping through the night better, academic and/or professional pursuits, better health, or even loving yourself – could that be your dream?

5 ways to re-discover your dreams and begin dreaming again:

1. Identify what your gifts and abilities are. What do you do well? What do others say you do well? Think of the most common requests people have of you, besides the mundane tasks of life – what do people specifically seek you for? (Proverbs 18:16)
2. Be a person of excellence and credibility.  What skills, gifts and abilities do you have? Focus on doing one thing well and then expand. 
3. Remember your dreams. What sparked them originally? What hindered you and made you put your dreams down?
4. Dream again! Reflect on where you are now. What is your purpose? What essence of life do you bring to the table? Make each word count that you speak, so others value you and your words.
5. Journal. Write our vision and make it plain (business plans, goals, etc). Be patient, achieving anything significant takes effort over a period of time. If your dream doesn’t happen immediately, remember to pace yourself and catch the wisdom you’re gaining from the experience. (Habakkuk 2:2-3)
6. Take action. Writing your vision and pondering it is great but in order for your dream to manifest you must take steps. What are the requirements for your dream to come to pass? Determine what those requirement are and DO what it takes. Make a checklist of things to do and do a quarterly review of what you've accomplished.
7. Tell others. Who have you told about your vision? Telling others whose opinion we trust and value helps us be accountable. Determine who you can share your dream with that will motivate you to take action.

PRAYER: Father, please help us to dream again. Resurrect in us the dreams you’ve put in us since the beginning of our existence. We thank You for our ability to dream and take action. We ask that you give us confidence and restore our faith as we dream again. Continue to bless us with opportunities that are healthy and safe for us to enter, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Stay inspired about your dream!
Listen to messages on being a Dreamer via Podcast from E. Dewey Smith, Jr.

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About the author

Sharon has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. She combines her experience as an art director, understanding of healthy child development and therapeutic interventions to offer interactive art and talk therapy to clients. Sharon is a wife and mother who is passionate about family life and early childhood development and education. Sharon is known for her commitment to God, excellence and family; comedic wit and ability to empathize with others. "Love you to life!"