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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

a letter to the God-sized Dreamers

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.

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My dear friends,

Although the truth may be that I am sitting in my bedroom, surrounded by heaps of sorted laundry piled on the floor, hearing the sound of my neighbor’s hardworking gardeners outside, I am imagining a different scene: all of us dreamers gathered together, shoulder to shoulder around my large kitchen table, because at my house everyone ends up in the kitchen!  I hear the heart-warming hum of honest conversation, laughter bubbling up, words of affirmation shared, stories being spun that hold our attention fast.

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


18 comments:

  1. Dear Amy,

    It 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 :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Dolly, for your encouraging words here!

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  2. Amy, 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!

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    1. Thank you for reading and commenting, Kelly! It is truly so encouraging to have others to journey with!

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  3. I 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!

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    1. That is exactly what this group has been for me...comfort and joy!!!

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  4. Amy,
    Thank 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

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  5. My 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!

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  6. Even 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.

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  7. Amy, 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!

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  8. Smiling! Such kindness. With Joy, Carey

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  9. Amy, 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."

    Wow.

    That pretty much sums up us God-sized dreamers. Beautifully.

    Keep writing, girl. You have a gift! You *are* a gift.

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  10. Hello Amy - I am gathering around that virtual table with you today. God bless you for your uplifting words.

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    1. Gather round! So glad you came by, Angel :).

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  11. Amy, I would love to hang out in the kitchen with you. So glad we can do the next best thing. :)

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    1. Holley, this group has shown me how rich online friendship can be. It truly is the next best thing!!!

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