Our assignment for this week is to write a “Letter to the God-sized Dreamers” telling our sisters why who they’re becoming and what they’re
doing matters–even when it’s hard.
My dear friends,
We
have done this, haven’t we? We have
gathered around the table together, of blogs and facebook and comments and
prayers, and we have become a community
of hearts knitted together through encouraging one another in this holy task of
listening and responding to the dreams God has given each one of us.
For
me, this process of moving forward as a God-sized dreamer in my real, everyday,
feet-on-the-floor life has been intricately connected to having a place to
share the ups and downs of my journey, a place to find hope and encouragement,
and most importantly, a place to be reminded of the ultimate purpose of these
dreams within me: to glorify God.
On
the hard days, when I’ve been too sick to write, or the words just won’t come,
I have thought of you, you sisters who are on this journey with me. I know you are also dreaming your
dreams while folding your laundry, saying hard no’s to make space in your life for
your dreams, and balancing the heart-soaring nature of dreaming while still
being present with your family.
Knowing you are doing these things along with me has helped me to climb
back up on that horse!
Friends,
I am confident of this, that He who began a good work in us will carry it on to
completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:6).
Thank
you for being you. Let’s keep
moving forward together, one day at a time.
With
deep gratitude for each of you, and with joy,
Amy
Dear Amy,
ReplyDeleteIt would be lovely to sit at your kitchen table one day and talk. Writing this post, I felt like I was also reminding myself of what is true because my writing seems to be progressing very slowly.
Praying today that we can keep getting back on the horse because we know the One who began it and who will complete it...hugs to you :)
Thank you so much, Dolly, for your encouraging words here!
DeleteAmy, what an inspirational, thoughtful post. It is encouraging to know that we are not alone in our quests to pursue our dreams. That in the joys, sadness, sickness and trials of life there are others who are walking with us. Those who seek to provide encouragement and prayer and who care enough to remind us "who" we are pursuing (our dreams for), Almighty God!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting, Kelly! It is truly so encouraging to have others to journey with!
DeleteI would love to be at your table sharing with you in your house with the red door. Thank you for the image of comfort and joy!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly what this group has been for me...comfort and joy!!!
DeleteAmy,
ReplyDeleteThank you. I loved this. I needed this. I so often feel a little bit out of the fellowship, but your image of all of us crowded around a kitchen table draws me right in. I am so grateful for this experience and the great blessings of meeting each of you. You've all taught me things about the community of faith and about myself that I never could have learned otherwise.
I too am confident that "He who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:6)."
Thank you, sweet sister.
Peace and God's good to you,
Chelle
Amen, Chelle...Amen!
DeleteMy favorite part of this journey is the group of dreamers God has brought together...you are all such an encouragement and blessing to me. :) Thank you for this beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteEven though I don't know my God-sized dreaming sister in real life just know you all are just a click away has given me such courage to just take that next little baby step. Thank you for sharing in my journey as well as allowing me to witness as yours unfolds.
ReplyDeleteAmy, I resonate so much with your words here: "On the hard days, when I’ve been too sick to write, or the words just won’t come, I have thought of you, you sisters who are on this journey with me." That's been me, too. Many, many days like this. Which, I suppose is a sign that these dreams of ours are bigger than us. :) May the Lord bless you, keep you, and make His face to shine upon you, sister!
ReplyDeleteSmiling! Such kindness. With Joy, Carey
ReplyDeleteAmy, this post is stunning. Truly. This right here: "...we have become a community of hearts knitted together through encouraging one another in this holy task of listening and responding to the dreams God has given each one of us."
ReplyDeleteWow.
That pretty much sums up us God-sized dreamers. Beautifully.
Keep writing, girl. You have a gift! You *are* a gift.
Just this...thank you :)
DeleteHello Amy - I am gathering around that virtual table with you today. God bless you for your uplifting words.
ReplyDeleteGather round! So glad you came by, Angel :).
DeleteAmy, I would love to hang out in the kitchen with you. So glad we can do the next best thing. :)
ReplyDeleteHolley, this group has shown me how rich online friendship can be. It truly is the next best thing!!!
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