What is a dream?
A dream is a desire to have an inner ambition come to fruition.
Sometimes it seems as though the dream is standing on the other side of the street temping you to cross during rush hour traffic. However, you know that the crossing right now would lead to certain death but you need to be on the other side. You are stuck in a dilemma of whether you should chance it all and cross the street or wait it out just a little while so you will be able to withstand whatever is on the other side. This is not “the grass is always greener on the other side” moment, yet a realization that pursuing the “American Dream” is not exactly as easy and the movies, tv or books pave it out to be.
Entertainment venues of all sorts are inspired by dreams and the ability to overcome adversity to become the person “they” have always wanted to be. By making life changes such as changing careers, getting married, having children, or moving to start fresh. These epic stories tell the observer to look inside themselves and answer the question, “Is there still something you desire (dream) of doing but have been putting it off?”
I do have a dream that I have been waiting for the opportunity to see it happen. I have been praying, putting out job applications and trying to save money. Not so much on the last part because of unexpected occurrences. I know that persistence will pay off but keeping that faith is a hard thing to do.
Faith and dreams go hand in hand. I am a firm believer that you cannot have one without the other. Faith without works is dead (James 2:14). I believe with all my heart that I am doing what I need to be doing to see my dream come. I know that I would like my dream to be fulfilled a lot sooner than what is actually occurring.
A dream was birthed inside of me in January 2010 to not only go but move to Seattle, Washington. I began pursuing this dream by sending out applications, by the bucket loads and saw no return for 7 months. In July I finally had a response from a job that I had wished for but did not receive that most vital second interview.
I continued my pursuit of happiness, which led to a position in my local area. I began swiftly with all the excitement I could muster (which was a load of energy). I quickly took off and I began seeing possibilities at this new job. However my dream still sat in the back of my mind pestering me not to settle for anything less than what I was dreaming of.
So I sit here today still pursuing the dream that was set alive a year and 4 months ago. But I hold fast to the truth that ‘“For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me (Jeremiah 29:11-13).”
I am grateful for the blessings that have come my way and will continue to forever be thankful. However, I know that if God opened the door for me to the University of my choice (especially since it was the only one I applied too) he will fulfill my heart’s desire.
So if you happen to be in similar situation, remember that wherever you are or whatever you are doing that dream that is deep inside of you waiting to burst forth, can come true. I know I am still waiting for mine to come to pass but I will never loss hope and neither should you.
Never give up hope.
