Seek the Lord & Dream Big by Moni

Don’t you love hearing about the miraculous breakthroughs given to others? I love watching the Lord work in your life. I believe that the Lord has a purpose and destiny for us to be most effective in our lives. With recent reports in the media, I very much appreciated Pastor Brady’s words on Sunday when he said, “our past does not determine our destiny”. (To listen to the timely message, see http://newlifechurch.org/sermons/sermons.jsp?mediaid=1562.) All of our lives are meant to be a testimony of the Lord’s faithfulness. The Lord has so much more for all of us. I challenge you to seek the Lord and dream big! I believe that the Lord is the source of all creativity and He wants to challenge you to do more for the Kingdom of God with that which is within you.

Many of us are challenged with finding ways to effectively share Christ in our everyday opportunities. With so much happening in our daily adventures, we need the Lord’s presence and grace. One thing I have learned is that God gives us creative thinking in our daily lives. His ways are so much higher than our ways. His thoughts are so much higher than our thoughts. [Is 55:9] We are challenged to make the most of every conversation. Whether in a small-private or a large-corporate atmosphere, as Christians, we certainly desire the Lord’s presence and wisdom for evangelism opportunities.

Here are five steps to help you Dream Big:

1. Know who you are in Christ Jesus. Perhaps in the past we have allowed the enemy of our souls to corner us into believing for less and/or down-playing our Christian walk. Some are even told that they must hold their tongues. However, I want to challenge you to find every way possible to share Christ according to your personality. Know who you are in Christ and share it daily with others.
   
2. Pray over Your Daily Decisions. Oftentimes you don’t know the best decision between two different opportunities. Either way could work. We know that it is the Lord who gives the increased wisdom [Dn 2:21] for our daily walk. Do you not need His wisdom over what you are facing today? Has it been a long time since you’ve seen the Lord’s hand in a marvelous way? Take time to pray!
   
3. Stay Accountable. Living to full-potential means that one has to stay on their knees to be on the cutting edge. To do so means mitigating risks and taking chances. To the world those types of situations often mean being abrupt, hurting individuals, taking advantage, etc. But, we as Christians, must be above reproach [Php 2:15]. We must stand guard about any inappropriate advantages and/or deceitfulness. As stewards [Rom 14:12] we will have to give an account. So, quite frankly, I would rather give account on this earth, receive correction, and change course than to have a heart unyielding and have to give an account before the Almighty. All of our actions will be judged. Therefore, make sure that you are accountable now.
   
4. Document. As you pray before retiring for the evening, keep a notepad and pencil on your bed stand. During the night hours or during light sleep, write down the ideas that interrupt your sleep. Then, you will sleep better. Keep your notepad with you, especially during the first 10 minutes after you wake up. You’ll be surprised at how many ideas are actually circulating in your head. God gives to His beloved, even in their sleep [Ps 127:2]. Because you may be a bit drowsy, you allow your “God-thoughts” to be erased from memory. Make a special effort and allow 5-10 minutes to write down your early morning thoughts, immediately after awakening.
   
5. Dream. Seek Him to do the impossible. Seek the Lord for wisdom. Then, after calculating and praying over risk, walk on the water! God is the “Dream-Giver”. You know the dreams that God has given you. Pray and seek the Lord’s wisdom. Try them!