All these people were still living by faith when they died. — Hebrews 11:13
There’s something deeply imprinted inside each of us that says this life is not enough. Death always seems to rob, to cheat us out of what is supposed to be ours.
I have reached the point where I am most likely more than halfway done with my life here on this earth. Many of my dreams remain unaccomplished — so far — I’m not licensed to fly a plane; I’m not ordained to pastor a church; I’m not a novelist, nor am I a filmmaker, nor am I an artist; I don’t know how to play the piano and I don’t speak any foreign languages; I haven’t seen New Zealand or Banff; and I don’t have a house out in the country. My children’s dreams are growing up around me — horseback riding, tree forts, architecture, caring for animals and going to the mission field.
Life is too short. It crowds out so many good possibilities. Engaged in the daily struggle for survival — as so many of us are, it seems that much that is lofty and worthy is just out of reach.
And so, God comes along and says, "I know. I designed you for more than what will fit here. Don’t give up your dreams. Just build them higher, because your true life was meant to contain and achieve the greatest of dreams."
As an aside, let me say this. I am working on a site that will be a safe place for people to cultivate their God-given dreams. (It will be located at EmpowerGood.com.) Many people walk around with a vision, a passion, a goal, a dream from God stamped in their hearts, but need the help and encouragement of others to bring that God-given dream into the real world. I want EmpowerGood.com to be a place where that can happen. If you can help me bring this site into reality or if you have any thoughts for me, please drop by EmpowerGood.com and send me a note.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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