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
