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03 Sep 2011 I Have A Dream
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Martin Luther King

Do you have a dream? We have just recently celebrated the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s famous speech – “I Have A Dream” (on August 28th to be exact).

What Makes This Speech So Appealing?

Dr. King’s message of course was appealing. His life mission was to bring equality between the races that make up the country of United States of America. An honorable mission for sure.

But there is more to the popularity of this speech. It touches a deep cord in EVERY heart.

You and I are eternal beings.

We are not created JUST to relate to this temporal world.

We are created to relate to eternity.
This is why we are always dreaming and creating a future hope.

Vision, life mission and life passion could be summed up in one word: HOPE.

Without hope you cannot live a wholesome, abundant life. You and I need hope.

Examples show proof: There are all too many stories of people who retire from their life’s work or mission and it is not long before they are sick and even die.

Why? Because they no longer have a future. Hope is a basic human need.

  1. Hope is essential for the adaptation to illness and to transcend the limitations of aging.
  2. Hope generates energy that enables individuals to cope with numerous problems and losses, overcome obstacles in life, and continue functioning during chronic illness.
  3. Hope thrives in the context of a caring relationship **

Dr. King’s message to YOU today is not just about his dream. It is about YOUR dream.

Do you know what your dreams are – or are they buried in the day to day chores of life?

Take a look at what Your Creator says about your future:

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  (Jeremiah 29:11)

Today’s thought:

Jill

Never lose site of your dreams. And make sure that you are pursuing them. You can make them real!

 

** http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8006356

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30 Jul 2010 How Fresh Is Your Vision?
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Today I took a stroll along the Riverwalk in San Antonio after work. Just a few buildings down from the place of my work there is a fountain.

As I stopped to watch and listen to the gushing water a thought struck me.
What was this thought?

New Zealand riverWater is purified by movement right? I remember watching fast flowing rivers and waterfalls in New Zealand. I also remember my mother often telling me that flowing water purifies itself when we would go out on picnics by the rivers.

BUT: when a river turns into a tributary and the water is trapped, what happens?

It stagnates and finally stinks no?

Stagnated water smells. Flowing, moving water stays pure and fresh.

Let’s compare this to your vision. (I am trusting you DO have a vision right? – If not take a look at these articles about Life Purpose which will help you discover your vision in life).

Is your vision fresh?
If it is not, perhaps it is because something in you has stopped, and your vision is stagnating.

What can you do to reactive your vision?

  • Do you have your vision written down? Remember there is an interesting vision in the Bible in Habakkuk 2:2-3 where we are told to write the vision down and make it plain.
  • Are you reading the right books, watching the right videos and listening to the right mp3s or CDs? A daily habit of personal development and focus is essential to your dreams and your vision.
  • Do you have a plan of action? Perhaps you have long term plans? Do you also have short term plans?
  • Have you become discouraged because you see no immediate fruit? Remember a seed takes time to grow into a plant. If the seed is that of a tree it will take even longer, but with the right nurturing, it WILL grow. Meanwhile make sure to “stop and smell the roses” along the way.
  • When you begin to cross items off of your plan of action because they are completed, reward yourself! This will encourage you to continue on with your pursuit.

JillAre you keeping your vision fresh? Is the river of your life flowing, or has it stagnated?


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