Daily Devotion: DREAM ON!

This fall, I've been challenged in my life to "Dream On!" There are times when it seems dreams are real and times they just seem to dwindle away. If you're like me, maybe you have been carrying a dream around for a long time? Let me encourage you today- Don't let it go. DREAM ON!

Begin to see yourself beyond just what you see in the mirror. You are more than a conquerer because of the power of Jesus who lives in you! Refuse to believe what the world says about you and counter those thoughts with what GOD's Word says.

When God puts a dream in your heart, there's no limit to what you can do! He placed those dreams inside you to IGNITE a passion so that you will PURSUE them. So don't give up on your dreams just because others have no clue how to do it- it's not their dream! Just because it seems impossible doesn't mean it can't be done.

Habakkuk 2:2 says:

"Write the vision
And make it plain on tablets,
That he may run who reads it."

When we take the time to write out what's in our hearts, then God can begin to do his part to see our dreams come true. (Just make certain they line up with God's Word!)

RUN with joy today! Maybe the joy on the inside of you will spark God's dream on the inside of someone else. DREAM ON!

Why do I Blog?

I read the other day a quote from a pastor I highly respect, that stated, "DILIGENCE: Is investing all your energy to complete the task assigned to you. The antonym is procrastination." So my guilt is catching up with me because I felt some time ago that I should begin blogging my daily devotions.

I have discovered in my own life that my days are FAR better when I start them with "God first." When I read my Bible, I journal and I LOVE IT. I guess that's why I majored in English- I love to read, write, and share! My hope is that each day, if you have time to read this blog, you will find some encouragement. Without God's Word, I am helpless. As I am navigating through my own life- managing family, household, relationships and all of life's interruptions, I need all the strength I can get! If you would like to join me on this journey, please feel free to let me know so that I may also keep up with you! I'm striving to become more DILIGENT to write and use this window to the world to promote God's love, goodness, and mercy. We ALL need it EVERY minute of EVERY day!

Much love,

Hayley

Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for BUILDING OTHERS UP according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.