God sized dreams

Do you ever think your vision is too small? Lately I have questioned myself regarding vision. I have often asked the question “What would you do for God if you knew you could not fail?” The first time I heard that question was the fall of 1992 at Fellowship Church with my friend Ed Young. Ed had a guest speaker that day named Rick Warren. Rick asked me that question. Although it was in a room of thousands he asked it to me as if we were the only ones there. Rick asked during the early days of the first church I planted. His question has measured my life since. In the past I have had bold answers; in fact I have followed those answers with bold actions. Now, I think I am not dreaming God sized dreams. Here are a few thoughts on God sized dreams …

• If you can do it, it is not big enough
• If God doesn’t come through you will fail
• The dream brings God glory, not you
• The dream keeps you awake
• The dream drives you to your knees in prayer
• You will look foolish to others
• The dream is always about people knowing and loving God
• God’s dream is always about building lives, building people

There are many more statements I could and should list but I won’t. Yesterday I felt that familiar stirring in my heart about something more for the Kingdom of God. That feeling is mixed with excitement and dread. Once again I will see and seize God opportunities. What about you?