OWN YOUR DREAMS

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"Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, 'Listen to this dream I had: We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and bowed down to it.' His brothers said to him, 'Do you intend to reign over us? Will you actually rule us?' And they hated him all the more because of his dream and what he had said. Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. 'Listen,' he said, 'I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.' When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, 'What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?'"

This passage highlights the significance of dreams in biblical narratives. Joseph's dreams were prophetic and ultimately came true, leading to his rise to power in Egypt and the salvation of his family during a famine.

From a biblical perspective, dreams hold significant value as they are often seen as a means through which God communicates with individuals. Throughout Scripture, dreams serve as a vehicle for divine guidance, prophecy, and revelation. They provide insights into God’s plans and purposes, often forewarning or preparing individuals for future events. For example, Joseph's dreams in the book of Genesis not only foretold his future rise to power but also played a crucial role in the survival of his family during a famine. Additionally, in Joel 2:28, dreams are highlighted as a sign of God's Spirit being poured out on people, emphasizing their importance in the spiritual life of believers. Thus, dreams in the Bible are viewed as an important way in which God interacts with humanity, offering direction, encouragement, and a glimpse into His divine will.

Here’s a brief excerpt from “Own Your Dreams” by John C Maxwell that I thought you might enjoy. He takes a look at how differently people approach achieving their dreams. In fact, he compares what he calls the Fantasisers to the Dream Builders. And you may want to ask yourself…which am I?

Fantasizers…                                         Dream Builders…

Rely on luck.                                          Rely on discipline.
Focus on the destination.                             Focus on the journey.
Cultivate unhealthy expectations.                     Cultivate healthy discontent.
Minimise the value of work.                          Maximise the work they do.
Look for excuses.                                    Lead to action.
Create inertia.                                       Generate momentum.
Breed isolation.                                      Promote teamwork.
Wait.                                                 Initiate.
Avoid personal risks.                                  Embrace risk as necessary.