Thursday, October 8, 2020

The Future

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.(Eleanor Roosevelt)

Having goals to aspire to in the future is one way to give your life true meaning. Whether that goal involves something like losing weight, going back to school to get a college degree, or going to therapy to improve in anger management; most people can achieve any goal they put their mind to mastering.

What happens when a person realizes that they either need to redirect or bury a dream (or goal) to better aid in the reality of their world? Examples of burying your dream could involve not going into a career in dancing if you have to rhythm or avoiding that career as a famous artist if you have no ability to paint or draw. I believe reality (and your own natural talent) is important in striving for your goals.

An example of redirecting your dream might include the following: You want to be a public motivational speaker one day. You dislike talking to large groups of people, but writing is something you enjoy doing immensely. The intimate platform of blogging might be a perfect way for you to accomplish that goal.

Remember, that your goals for your life should always align with God’s desires for you. Hearing his voice clearly can be accomplished through prayer, Bible study, and community with other believers. It is most important to listen (in your heart) to what God is asking you to do (though you can seek wise counsel to help make that decision. Psalm 118:8 (ERV) says: It is better to trust in the LORD than to trust in people.”  Don’t let others tell you what your life goals should be (even though they might mean well). Trust in God for the perfect decision all the time.

 

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