Imagine riding in one of these colorful balloons. That is as far as it gets with me. The very thought of riding in a car that drives itself scares me. Frankly, I just am not that adventurous and like to know I have some control. My comfort zone has perimeters that I like to stay within. My husband accuses me of being a very rigid rule follower. I don’t enter through exit doors. Yes, I guess that makes me weird.
There are days that I stay so busy just doing the necessary that I don’t have any free time to write. Prayer time happens as I make jelly, can tomatoes, freeze berries and tend to animals. We currently have 2 dogs, 12 hens, one rooster and 11 rabbits. Moving to the farm is wonderful but it takes work. Today I knew I needed to carve out a few minutes to share my thoughts.
We have big dreams for our farm. Dreaming was put on hold when I was an active caregiver. Most of you find yourselves with your dreams being placed on hold or even shattered. This often leaves one feeling empty. As I reflected on this I thought about Joni Eareckson Tada and her incredible testimony. She allowed God to turn her shattered dreams into a beautiful ministry.
I am finding myself in a place of transformation. Making myself available to caregivers and offering encouragement and tips part of picking up my shattered dreams. I am making myself vulnerable and honest so that you know you can dream again as well.
It is so reassuring to know that when I feel empty God is the auto pilot determining my steps. If I keep taking each step day after day the empty feelings will fade and I will begin to notice the moments of joy that can occur in the ordinary and mundane tasks at hand. God will put a song in my heart and make the load lighter. The dreaming returns and I feel excitement.
My hope for you is that when life overwhelms you, you will look to God and say “take over”. God still has plans for you while you are a caregiver. He is shaping and molding you through the process. You are learning more about yourself and growing. Remember Joseph had a dream but God took him through a process and then fulfilled the dream.
Word for Today
My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.
Psalm 108:1
Song for Today
Prayer for Today
Dear Heavenly Father, You are the God of all my days even the ones that don’t feel great. We are so thankful that when we struggle with our shattered dreams, you are lovingly holding us in your embrace. You remind us that this life has trouble but you are the one who stills our doubts and sorrow. Give us a song in our hearts as we think about the tender grace and mercy you show us.
Amen
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