The Cost of Dreaming Big

I have to reveal some facts to you that I really wish weren't true...

There is a sobering side of dreaming big with God that I need to share. But these truths will help prepare you and strengthen you in your journey with God in bringing dreams to fulfillment.

Welcome to Part 3 of this August theme! Dreaming with God can bring healing, strength, and a positive focus to persevere and overcome our inner struggles.

I love this quote: "The world needs dreamers, and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do."–Sarah Ban Breathnach.

But also...Dreaming Big with God costs something.

As important as dreaming big with God is, and how exciting, fun, transformational, and meaningful it can be, there are some important facts you need to keep in mind so you won't be surprised along the way!

Here they are:

Dreaming involves RISK. You must take steps of faith into the unknown, which is risky. You also risk being judged and criticized by others. MAY GOD GIVE YOU COURAGE, FORTITUDE, AND GRIT for the journey!

It requires sacrifice and sometimes involves some suffering along the way. Bringing dreams to fulfillment is hard work, and sacrifices need to be made at times. Pushing through painful or disappointing circumstances is required as well! Did you know that Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland, was once homeless on the streets of LA as he pursued his dreams? I know a number of new entrepreneurs who didn't get paid for years before they started making a profit!

It requires preparation, studying, and learning new things. Whew, in the past 10 years of leading Explicit Movement, my learning curve has continued to be steep—and I am in my early 60s! When I first started this non-profit, I didn't even know what a Board Meeting was, let alone how to lead one!

It involves persevering through stumbles, failures, and mistakes. We are human, and life happens! Every person who achieved their dreams had to persevere through tough times - but aren't we grateful that Thomas Edison did not give up on inventing the lightbulb even though he failed almost 3000 times? Gosh, I have had to pick myself up numerous times through my stumbles and failures, but I love this quote by John Maxwell: "Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn."