Dream Big

A lot of us had big dreams as kids: to be astronauts, singers, chefs. But where do those dreams go when we’re older? As Christians, we have a great calling: to follow Jesus wherever He leads us, including using the talents and dreams He has given us for His kingdom. God often uses our dreams and talents to show us where He wants us to go. God has put dreams in many of our hearts. Maybe you’re thinking of one right now. You can use that dream to bring glory to Him. My whole life, I’ve dreamed of being an author. In the past few years, I’ve discovered how perfectly this dream aligns with the gifts and abilities God has given me. And while I love writing, it takes a lot of effort and struggle to write a book. Often I find myself thinking, *Am I even the right person to be doing this?* It’s hard stepping into the unknown, but God never said it would be easy. Instead, He promised to be with His people wherever we go—in the successes and the failures—as we use the gifts He has given us for His kingdom. My writing, like any dream, will involve hard work and highs and lows. But I can trust God through it all because He is the greatest Author, He is the Creator, and He has a plan more incredible than any story we could ever write. Someday we’ll look back on the trials we face in seeking to serve God, and we’ll see His incredible handiwork. Following God in the dreams He has given you will be hard but so worth it because His kingdom will never be shaken. • Abby Ciona • What are some of your talents and gifts? • As a Christian, when you fail or face disappointment, how does Jesus carry you through (Ephesians 2:8-10)? • Whether your God-given dream is to become a missionary to a foreign country, a world-class chef, a stay-at-home parent, or a hard-working plumber, you can use your talents for God’s kingdom. How is God glorified in all of these callings? So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NLT)

Read Verses:

Proverbs 3:5-6; Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 10:31