Big Dreams

Sometimes God gives big dreams to us. The dream of accomplishment is a hard one to ignore. Brent and I have had a big dream on our heart regarding ministry. God put it in both of our minds separately and we both came to each other with the same vision. What can you say to that? The problem is, physically, finanically and emotionally, we don't have the resources right now to make it happen. Brent continually reminds me that God has an endless supply of all resources. If he wants something to be, he will make it happen.

Of course in this day, we do not have the same kind of visions as they did in the Bible. Daniel was the official "vision boy" of the Bible. I do not know if he ever got a good night's rest! What a job he had receiving direct revelation from God and delivering others the news whether good or bad.

Daniel 2:18-20
" He urged them to ask the God of heaven to show them his mercy by telling them the secret, so they would not be executed along with the other wise men of Babylon. That night the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven. He said,
“Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power."

One more painful moment....

I know I shared the story yesterday, but just couldn't help posting picture #2 of the saga. Minnie Mouse was able to charm them a little closer, but I think their faces pretty show the terror of the situation. I am proud of them for being nice about it!

The Extra Mile

This photo is of the boys on a recent trip to Disney World. Dakota wanted to see the characters, so we all stood in the line to meet them (boys included). Of course we all thought we were there for Dakota, but instead when it came time to meet and greet the characters she was in terror and would not move. Daisy Duck insisted that the boys come see her and made Tyler give her a kiss. (The picture is the exact moment afterwards. Could Wesley and Colton be standing any further away?)

I am reminded that sometimes we are called to go out of our comfort zone for others. We cannot always plan how or where God is going to call us to serve. It can be at the most unexpected moment. Loving others requires being willing to do what is required to serve someone besides ourselves.

Romans 14:17-19

" For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up."