As a mother, I’ve always wanted my daughters’ dreams to be fulfilled, whether they involved a role in a play, a spot on the
cheerleading squad, or finding husbands who would love, cherish, and honor them.
I’ve listened, encouraged, celebrated, and even cried with them.
Then my grandson came along. Sure, I knew I’d love
him. But when that little munchkin was placed in my arms, I
experienced an indescribable love and an overwhelming desire for him
to laugh, love, and grow into the person God wants him to be. I want so
much for that little boy. I want the very best that life on earth has to
offer—and I yearn for him to make a difference for the kingdom of God. I also
want to be a part of his growing and discovering who he will become as a man. I
strive to be the kind of grandparent who not only mentors, but learns and
enjoys life along with him.
Now my other daughter is expecting her first child,
and I’m excited for the same things for him or her!
Our heavenly Father also wants the best for us!
Don’t think for one second that he doesn’t celebrate our victories or feel our disappointment when we fail.
But just like a parent, there are times when he has
to say, wait. You’re not ready. Trust me.
Give it more time.
God knows and understands our dreams. After all, he placed them in our hearts!
“Before
I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before
you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you.” (Jeremiah 1:5 The Message)
That doesn’t mean the end result—the fruition of our
dreams—will look exactly like we envisioned. Our stories might take an
unexpected twist. The endings might look a little different, but possibly even
better than we anticipated.
God
can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or
request in your wildest dreams! (Eph
3:20 The Message)
You may not be able to relate to being a parent or a
grandparent. You may not have been blessed with family members who have been in
your corner, cheering you on. But perhaps you’ve had a teacher, youth worker,
pastor, or friend who’s believed in you. God has placed those people in your
life. They’re small examples of how he feels about you.
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the
desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4 NIV). Do your part and word hard. Then trust
him to open doors at the right times.
Has
there been a time when you’ve seen God open doors for you? Have you ever felt
his presence cheering you on to success or comforting you after a failure?
Dawn
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