Barriers

As the saying goes, do you ever feel 'so close, but yet so far'? 

There are times when we dream the dream, . . . times when the goal is almost in our grasp, but there is something in the way, or holding us back. We just can’t quite get there.

It’s like looking at a beautiful scene out a window, but you’re not really outside. You’re trapped in a bathroom, surrounded by . . . well, you know what’s in your bathroom. You can see the palm trees, the ocean, the beautiful flowers, but you’re not feeling the wind, you don’t hear the ocean or smell the fragrance of the flowers.

What has kept you from realizing the dream or vision you once had?

Sometimes there are man-made roadblocks. That's life.

Find a detour, or another way to get around them. Maybe there are people who can help you navigate your way through the obstacle course to reach your destination. If that doesn’t work, remove the roadblock. If lack of education is your barrier, go back to school. Team up with someone who can give you needed experience and ask them to mentor you.

Sometimes, you may just need to get a bulldozer. That may not be the best first response every time. In fact, I'm sure of it. But if you’ve tried everything else, . . . persistence, aggressiveness, and a ‘never give up’ attitude can go a long way. Some dreams are unrealized because we get discouraged, give up, and take ‘no’ for an answer. How many great stories have you heard where someone was told they couldn’t do something and that was their motivation to push through to success?

If we’re walking in fellowship with God, He places dreams and visions in our hearts. But,  disobedience, unforgiveness, bitterness, and pride are major hindrances to what God desires for us in our spiritual life. Filling our minds and hearts with the wrong things can keep us from reaching that new level of worship or fulfilling God's calling on our lives.

Don’t let anything get in the way of the dream or vision God has spoken to you. Remove the hindrances that are in your control, and pull down spiritual strongholds that hold you back from God’s best.

Enjoying the Journey,

David