ENGAGING THOUGHT
Several years ago I took a group of teenagers on a day-hiking expedition to the top of Mt. Elinor. I'm not a mountain-climber or an avid hiker (none of us were, truthfully) and I'm sure this particular climb ranks fairly low on the difficulty-meter. Located in Washington's Olympic Mountains, Mt. Elinor is a dramatic looking peak with a relatively small area at the top. The cool thing about reaching the summit is that you spiral around it for your last several hundred steps, so you never get to fully appreciate the view until that last step when you clear the top. It is truly awe inspiring.
Standing on that mountain-top, spinning slowly around to take in the entire Olympic range (looking down on Bald Eagles soaring!) was a moment I will never forget. It was also a moment when the reality of God's presence in my life shone as clear as the sun and sky I was witnessing. Normally a gaggle of teenagers can be difficult to keep in check - not this time - they were just as awed as we adults were. No one dared blaspheme that moment by talking about tectonic plates and continental shelves grinding into one another, forcing the mountain range upward. None of us were interested in the mechanics of the beauty before us. The only thing necessary at that moment was to soak it in and enjoy it. Appreciate it. Be grateful for it.
You've done a lot in pursuit of God's DREAM for your life; you've come a long way from where you were when you started; you have much to be proud of. For just a moment set aside the strategies and plans, forget about the resources and the shareholders; let slip away the thoughts of diligence and perseverance and goals. Just look around. Soak it in. Let the sense of accomplishment overwhelm you a bit.
Yes, you are that much closer to the reality of living God's DREAM for your life.
Standing on that mountain-top, spinning slowly around to take in the entire Olympic range (looking down on Bald Eagles soaring!) was a moment I will never forget. It was also a moment when the reality of God's presence in my life shone as clear as the sun and sky I was witnessing. Normally a gaggle of teenagers can be difficult to keep in check - not this time - they were just as awed as we adults were. No one dared blaspheme that moment by talking about tectonic plates and continental shelves grinding into one another, forcing the mountain range upward. None of us were interested in the mechanics of the beauty before us. The only thing necessary at that moment was to soak it in and enjoy it. Appreciate it. Be grateful for it.
You've done a lot in pursuit of God's DREAM for your life; you've come a long way from where you were when you started; you have much to be proud of. For just a moment set aside the strategies and plans, forget about the resources and the shareholders; let slip away the thoughts of diligence and perseverance and goals. Just look around. Soak it in. Let the sense of accomplishment overwhelm you a bit.
Yes, you are that much closer to the reality of living God's DREAM for your life.
ACTION STEP
I would suggest you get yourself away from distractions and other people for today's ACTION STEP. Grab your journal and a pen - you'll want to record your thoughts and impressions.
With the close of this 60 Days of DREAMING cycle looming near you've evaluated and celebrated your progress so far as well as checked in with and thanked your coach, your team, and your stakeholders - now it's time to hear from the One whose DREAM it really is.
Begin by giving thanks to God for all that He has inspired and called you to do; thank Him for His wisdom and guidance along the way and for the encouragement of His Holy Spirit.
Next, ask specifically for His assessment of your progress so far on His DREAM for your life. Don;t be in a rush or a hurry - wait for the answers He will speak to your heart and mind.
With the close of this 60 Days of DREAMING cycle looming near you've evaluated and celebrated your progress so far as well as checked in with and thanked your coach, your team, and your stakeholders - now it's time to hear from the One whose DREAM it really is.
Begin by giving thanks to God for all that He has inspired and called you to do; thank Him for His wisdom and guidance along the way and for the encouragement of His Holy Spirit.
Next, ask specifically for His assessment of your progress so far on His DREAM for your life. Don;t be in a rush or a hurry - wait for the answers He will speak to your heart and mind.
Tomorrow we'll ask ourselves the one question that will make all the difference.
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