Something special happened last night. We’re (11 adults and 4 grand kids) on vacation here in Hilton Head Island, SC. For devotions we were asked to share a significant dream.
The verse we worked from was Phil 3:13 & 14: “But one thing I do: Forgetting those things that are behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me.”
My first thought was….yawn. But, with each vulnerable expression the Spirit seemed to softly settle in like a gentle fog moving in among us. There was that kind of “hush” among the group, everyone became tightly connected to each thought. It was one of those moments you can’t plan, something significant was happening.
With each expression, the spirit’s work in each heart became evident. Expressions to:
- Becoming connected to an orphanage.
- Becoming an excellent Urology Resident that reflects well on Christ.
- Become involved in international medical missions.
- Adopt two foreign children.
- Lead a business.
- Earn a Masters in Fine Arts (Creative Writing) to write for Christian causes.
- Earn a Law degree.
- Earn a Communications Degree from Purdue U.
- Build a fresh affection and romance with my wife in this “empty nester” phase of life.
- Learn to accept when God dashes a dream and trust he has knew ones to follow.
We then prayed for the person on our left seeking God’s blessing on their dream. It was so affirming as everyone soaked it all in. There was a renewed “Grace and Hope” through it all and a special unity and confidence among us.
It seems we invite the supernatural in when we help “Carry each others burdens” for we know “in this we fulfill the law of Christ” (Gal 6:2). Last night was a needed reminder for me. My prayer is that your time off this summer brings you closer to “His Spirit, His Hope, and your dreams” .
Blessings,
A worthy and wonderful moment Ed. Thanks for sharing.
Great picture. I hope you’re having tons of fun and relaxation. Oh - and Happy Birthday Evan.
I’m liking that list of dreams. They are good ones, worthy ones. And the act of verbalizing them to each other keeps you all committed and puts the mind and resources of all the group at the disposal of each of you. Power in numbers.