We all have dreams and desires that we aspire to achieve in this lifetime. However we are never really sure how to make these dreams become a reality *cliche but true* Here are a few tips that I myself have used and are still using that has helped me achieve a few of my own dreams, hopefully this may help you too:
// WRITE
Whatever you do .. WRITE IT DOWN. If you have a dream deeply embedded within your heart strings, a dream that stirs up and boils passion and determination, write it down. This could be in your personal journal or on a piece of paper.
// DISPLAY
Just like goals, it’s great to write out your dreams and stick them onto your wall or somewhere where you usually look upon in your room. Having this up is a great reminder and motivator to help you get you where you want to be.
// SHARE
We can't conquer the world on our own, nor go through life completely on our own. Life is much better when done with people that you love, who keep accountable to you, who refine you and support you. As you share about the latest vine or funny youtube video, share your dreams as well. Who knows, you may share the same dream as another person and will then be able to journey together to make it a reality. When you share it with those who truly care for you and keep accountable to you, they may be the instruments that will encourage you to pursue and persevere.
We can't conquer the world on our own, nor go through life completely on our own. Life is much better when done with people that you love, who keep accountable to you, who refine you and support you. As you share about the latest vine or funny youtube video, share your dreams as well. Who knows, you may share the same dream as another person and will then be able to journey together to make it a reality. When you share it with those who truly care for you and keep accountable to you, they may be the instruments that will encourage you to pursue and persevere.
These three tips above are starters as to what you can do with the dreams that you have. What I have learnt and am applying now to practically achieve these dreams is to do what I can today. What do you have in your hands today that you can use that will contribute to the completion of that dream?
For example: If you dream to become a great mother, learn to cook, train yourself in household chores and do them, be compassionate and caring towards those around you, care for your family now before you care for your very own.
For me I have a few dreams that are stirring up in me in terms of ministry. One of them is developing and founding a Creative Ministry in my church that would incorporate all creative art mediums: writing, drawing, painting, graphic designing, photography, videography, dance, music. All working together to creatively present the Gospel. All departments all equally seen as effective mediums for doing so. Hillsong and Elevation Church are inspirations for me as to how I dream our church creative ministry could potentially be like (reference to the above video)
What can I do today? Use what I have been given and take responsibility with it: the church twitter account, instagram, facebook page, church news. I have been given the privilege and honour to use my gifts in design, music, photography and video to serve Christ. It is through utilising what I've been given, that He is revealed and glorified. In taking responsibility, with all my heart, in the small things I know that God will soon provide bigger things for me to take on. For now, I'm still learning to grasp and utilise what I currently have.
So, I'll leave you with this: write, display and share your dreams for what you do today can help with achieving what is for tomorrow.