Tuesday, February 19, 2013

{God-sized Dreams} Stop delaying, start doing

I'm probably the only momma around who goes to the grocery store and comes home with ideas for a book.  But, really, that's been happening since my 5 1/2-year-old girl {who told someone she's almost 6 ... um, May is still a few months away!} wasn't even walking, much less asking to push the kid-sized cart.

I got these ideas down little at a time. And then I shared with some friends, mentors and a stranger who becoming a friend. I've heard back from some of these people and their words have helped re-shape my idea.

From Holley Gerth, who is spurring a community of women on toward their dreams: The most dangerous word for a God-sized dream is “someday.” How can you start implementing your God-sized dream {even in a small way} right where you are? You’ve just opened up some space in your life and you’ll need a proactive plan or that space will get claimed by something other than your God-sized dream – guaranteed. Write a post about what you can stop delaying and start doing.

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
{Isaiah 40:31}

In her book, "You're Made for a God-sized Dream," Holley Gerth mentions this verse and then points out all the verbs. But none of them is sitting. Yes, waiting is an attitude God sometimes asks us to embrace. But not doing anything isn't an option when God has called you to something or someone.

I've been thinking about what they readers have my rough draft have said. You know, this one part doesn't really flow with the rest what you've got. What if you added ...? How about letting the story span more time? Could you expand the idea of grocery shopping?

Did you catch what I said? I've been thinking ...

It's true. I have these ideas in my head. Perhaps I should just start implementing them on the pages instead of keeping in my cluttered mind. Stop delaying and start doing. Stop thinking and start writing. Hope. Soar. Run. Walk. Write. One story at a time. One word at a time. Dreams happen when steps are taken toward them, discerning when to say "no" and when to say "yes." So, let's go ...
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Tuesdays are God-sized Dream days around here and I'm linking this post along with many, many other dreamers on Holley Gerth's blog. You'll find encouragement, truth and community there. Yes, that's an affiliate link for Holley's book, but I'm reading it and love it all on my own. Want more? Subscribe to get "Insights" in your inbox. Like 152 Insights on Facebook. Or follow me on Twitter.

6 comments:

  1. I always love stopping by your space. :) I think it's sometimes so difficult to take those little ideas that seem scattered, but there are days when I write them down anyway...trusting and hoping that they'll come together eventually! Blessings to you, friend, as you continue to pursue this dream! :)

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    1. Would you believe God gave me another idea today while lunching with a friend?! Of course, always keeping us on our toes, that God we serve!

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  2. One question: Were you wearing your buddy hat when you wrote this post? Wink-wink. So glad to share this journey with you, girl. :)

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  3. Well, funny you should mention that ... the buddy hat will make its appearance later this week here on my blog. :)

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  4. StefanieYoungBrown2/20/2013 3:35 AM

    Exciting!! I love what you said: "one story at a time". That's true for all of us ~ one step, one action, one leap forward at a time.

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  5. Thanks, Stefanie! I remind myself of this regularly. :)

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