Living Your Dreams and Embracing Your Passion

Living your dreams and embracing your passions, now how exciting is that? I am so motivated to write this its like the Holy Spirit is prompting me. There are so many things but where do I start? It's coming to me like a super sized load of towels tumbling out of the dryer. Let me see if I can do one towel at a time.

The pursuit of my dream began when my friend Cheri and I attended a conference in Boston this past year called, God has a Dream for Your Life, and the more I listened to the keynote speakers talk about their "God Dreams"  the more I disconnected. I could not relate to the dream thing. I had no dream. There have been many times that I have had dreams as a child and youth and I was blessed to see most of them come to pass. But there I was, and here I am, in transition, without a dream.

 Two weeks ago I was in Washington, DC standing on the stairs near the White House, where Martin Luther King stood, in fact right on top of the very words, "I Have a Dream", imprinted in concrete. I lifted my face to the starry sky and said " God I don't have a dream. Why don't you give me a dream"? I thought of the verse ..."with out a vision (dream) my people parish."  And being a type 'A' personality I needed a dream, I felt like I was dying, surely God knew that, He created me!
 And now it is all coming together, like a revelation, but in little bites. There was my devotional, My Utmost for His Highest, by Oswald Chambers, Aug 05, The Baffling Call of God, it caught my attention because I am writing my life story and the working title is 'The Call'. So I read what Oswald had to say "God called Jesus Christ to what seemed unmitigated disaster...He [Jesus] led everyone of them [the disciples] to the place where their hearts were broken" (now I could relate to that)! ..."The things that happen do not happen by chance, they happen entirely in the decree of God". And now here is the crux of the matter, "If we are in communion with God and recognize that He is taking us into His purposes, we shall no longer try to find out what His purposes are...we are less inclined to say - Now why did God allow this and that?"  Then there was a bite that came from Rev Claire Stevens who said "God is not a distant deity. He is here." Claire chose his text from the book of John (the book that I instruct new believers to read because it teaches us who Jesus is) and John uses the word 'believe' so many times! And then as I turned the pages in John my eyes fell upon the notes from Kay Arther, when she addressed us (Women in Christian Media) in Nashville earlier this year. Kay challenged us with two keys, #1 You; meaning you knowing your God, and #2 Your body a living sacrifice! And Suellen Roberts prompted me with "your call (dream) is likely the thing you do with ease, what brings you the most peace"? I pondered that question (yes like Mary) and I couldn't answer it. It is like asking a person, with multiple talents, pick your favorite instrument. I like them all! 

 While I was in Spring Field Mo, searching for my dream, Dr Debbie Gill my host, encouraged me with her teaching to fast and pray, to know Gods will and plans/dreams for my life. We attended the Inaugural Lecture of DeLonn L. Rance who spoke passionately about "Fulfilling the Apostolic Mandate in Apostolic Power" and I wept. Then we sang the old time hymns that I haven't sung in a decade or more, the ones I sang out at the top of my lungs as a teen whom had heard 'the call"; I will go where you want me to go dear Lord.." and the second song was just as powerful "Take my Life and Let it be... wow, what an impact. Now if only I had "A Dream". Dr Cathie Kroeger prayed with me and encouraged me but still ...no dream. Rev Carol Griffiths fed me the next bite; "I am giving you a "special assignment", I was ready for any assignment, "go into all the world and preach the good news, and I give you my authority, my presence and Holy Spirit power!" Thats it? That is the assignment? Some how it all started to come together for me, like the final pieces in a puzzle.

 I get it. Gods dream for my life is in the here and now. He is here, and His dream for me is that I trust Him here and now without reservation. I need to focus on the present, all of the above divine appointments were imprinting my life. They were all God orchestrated. I am living His dream for me as I walk with Him, hand in hand, day by day. Knowing Him is his dream for me. Intimacy with Him is His dream for me. I am living my dream and only now, today, I realized it. The journey I am on is... "His dream journey for me"! I was looking to the stars, the prophets, my teachers and longing for "A Dream", something big, a vision for the future type of dream. And Gods dream for me was here all the time! Big smile. I have been living "the dream" all along. The here and now with my Jesus. LOL. How funny is that? I am passionate about every person I meet, every e-mail I send, and every divine appointment. They are God's dream team for me! I am highly favored, deeply loved, and very, very blessed. I am free from the intense pursuit of finding my dream. I am living my dream, His dream for me, and embracing my passion to proceed with "my special assignment" here and now. I am free. Smile. Yes free indeed.

Rule of Thumb

Dr Debbie Gill told me this saying comes from England and the meaning was intended to be instructions for men. They were allowed to beat their wives with a stick, so long as it was no larger in circumference then their thumb. Thus we have the expression "rule of thumb". I think this is one phrase that I will drop from my vocabulary! I could laugh and say "be sure to marry a man with small hands, or at least a skinny thumb. Preferably no thumbs"! However facts tell us that abuse is prevalent today. For example, what do you think the #1 reason for women visiting emergency rooms is? Dr Nancy Nason Clark and Dr Cathie Kroeger have done the research and the answer is ...partner abuse. Sigh. Must break the heart of our creator, my Lord and my God. And... Jesus wept. #end

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Home Sweet Home

It is good to be back in Langley and to reconnect with family and friends. I spent the day helping my son and his daughter Erica, moving. It was a long hard day but a joy to see them settle in to their new place. Transitions and changes are hard and often come when you least expect. It seems as I plowed through with them today, I was reminded of my many moves. Who would have imagined I would be where I am today. Impossible! I try to sit still and listen, I am blessed because I'm learning to "be still and know that I am God". Yes I know, because I know.#end

Noah and the Ark

I was in Spring Field, Mo and met with amazing scholars at the AG offices there. My hostess, Dr Debbie Gill was amazing and I was so blessed and honoured. She even met me at the airport with flowers in hand! I was treated like a queen. God is so good to me. Dr Gill teaches Greek and did you know that in Proverbs 31 the translation for Virtuous women was not correct. The original greek word is 'valient women'. Yup. But it got changed in the translation. It is good to go back to the original. She taught me many things. Oh yes and the expression "rule of thumb" do you know what that means? Check this site tomorrow and I tell you, smile, or the next day or so in case I don't blog right away. You can also check out Branson, she took me there to see the show Noah's Ark, it was so amazing, I have no idea how many real animals were on stage but dozens and birds too! It was incredible and a must see if you can get to Branson, not to mention about 100 theatres in the area!!
And now I am so blessed here in Milpitas, California (25 min from San Francisco) with Karen Mark and Travis. Please pray for the services tomorrow. Thanks...and blessings!

I Had a Dream...

Just two days ago I stood in Washington DC on the very spot where Martin Luther King said the words "I had a dream..." It was an ah ha moment and I felt a deep inner strength and I asked the Lord...what is my dream? What do you want for me Lord? Have you asked the Lord that question? I am trusting to recieve an answer ....soon. watch for it. Smile. And in the mean time blessings!
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Mr Rogers Neighbourhood

I had a wonderful time in Greensburg at the Alliance church and a highlight was meeting the many fans that have been watching our TV series! And the 6-7 kids that made decisions to follow Jesus!
And then there was my new friend Mary Ann who is a writer an article that was on the front page of the local paper. She also gave me heads up that Mr Rogers grew up and produced all his programs in Greensburg! She also let me know that the new Mr Rogers centre was having it grand opening while I was there. It was such fun to tour it and my host and hostess were so kind to take me. I hope to add some pictures.See more at www.fredrogerscenter.org
I am now in Boston with my friend, Cheri Guze, who has 3 girls undeer 2, she has 8 week old identical twins! I am loving it!#end