Old Plans and New
Plans???
What comes
to mind when you think about dreams? As
a small child, we all probably dreamt of what we wanted to become. The dreams were endless! A lot of those dreams were shattered due to
reality. However, as we grew older we
became more realistic of what we wanted to do with our lives and we began to
live our dreams.
So many
things change for each of us over the years.
We often planned for our future.
Many went off to college or trade school. Others got married and started their
families. Jobs often cause us to move
away from family for more opportunities.
Christina Rasmussen said – “When the dream that was, no longer can be,
you have to dream a different dream.”
Many of our
dreams did come true! As we look back
at those dreams, it certainly puts a smile on your face. But
for those dreams that did not come true, it can take quite a while to except
what did not come true. C.S. Lewis has
said – “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new
dream.”
The life we
had planned for our “golden years” are not necessarily golden. What were your dreams? How have you worked through your
disappointments? Life can be
disappointing and we often wonder what we can do going forward. In thinking things through, do you sense a
new beginning? We cannot change what
has happened but we can rely on God to help us through this journey to hear/see
what He has for us to do.
May I
suggest you share with someone you trust to talk through your good times and
bad times. Philippians 4:14 reads: Yet it was good of you to
share in my troubles. Perhaps talk through your new dreams and
discuss what you may want to do going forward.
As you prayerfully seek what your next steps are, Psalms 25:4-5 reads: “Show me
your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
I have always been a dreamer…….
Sometimes my dreams are very unrealistic and other times, they are very
driven by how I can help others.
Usually, I need to sort out was is realistic and what my talents really
are. Where does God want me? Where does God want you? It may be as simple as sharing your story
with another widow. Maybe just getting those
out of the house for coffee, lunch or a little shopping may do the trick.
Augustine once said - Hope is a
waking dream. Maybe you are that
person to give someone the dream of hope!
Blessings
to each of you. Dream small or big! God has plans for you!!!!!
