The dreams of our hearts hold the breath of our souls. And it’s these God-sized dreams that change lives.
We all have dreams. And although some of us have named them, others haven’t yet noticed them. But that doesn’t mean they’re not there … waiting … wanting to give us hope for a purpose beyond ourselves.
Dreams give us life.
But we guard them, fear stifles them, and secrecy weakens them.
And even if we’ve named them, we’re afraid to speak them, because they’d sound too silly to say. We think they’re too scary-big to acknowledge, and we’re paralyzed because the doubt is strangling them down.
But those dreams are in there, way inside, wanting to propel us to an undeniable calling.
The She Speaks Conference exists to empower women … women who have passions to write and speak and share the hope of their God-sized dream.
And when the God-sized dreams of our hearts intertwine with the God-sized dreams of others, deep bonds are carved amidst those connections.
Because there’s power in a shared dreams … power when others hold up our arms so we can fulfill our dreams.
And I am profoundly thankful for the connections I made this weekend. They are deep, heartfelt connections—bonds formed because we acknowledged our God-sized dreams and were daring enough to speak them to each other…
We were daring enough to tell our stories and share our passions.
And there was power in the moments when we did–those slumber-party-like-2-am-sharing moments when our hearts were intersected, sitting together cradling our dreams … preparing our messages of hope … laughing together and believing in one another … giving encouragement about the messages we’ve been called to share.
Together we committed to walk into the fulfillment of our dreams, continuing to breathe slow and deep, with great anticipation of what God will be accomplishing through us.
As we all walk straight into the fullness of our God-sized dreams, may lives be changed is my prayer.
What is your God-sized dream?
What have you been called to do?
How has God uniquely gifted you to make a difference in the lives of others, one only you can make?
Continuing on, in the counting of One Thousand Gifts {#1546-1560} with Ann and this community, and the Joy Dare of 2012…with July’s printable.
#1546 My first 8 mile run!
#1547 Safe flights
#1548 The birth of God-Sized Dreams
#1549 Late night talks and hugs of friendship
#1550 Writing inspiration
#1551 Dinner at Cracker Barrel…YUM!
#1552 The spirit-lifting message of Psalms
#1553 Lysa TerKeurst and Renee Swope
#1554 Amy Bayliss and Lisa Boyd
#1555 Stephanie Bryant and Holley Gerth
#1556 Heart connections
#1557 Worship with Michael O’Brien
#1558 Fun new shoes
#1559 Coming home to a CLEAN house (my husband is THEE best EVER!!!)
#1560 The mercy of God…new every morning
LOVE this – girl, you can write! That first line? Blew me away. You were a complete blessing – I’m always in awe of how fast heart sisters can be born when kindred spirits cross paths. Two days can feel like two years so easily. You bless me so!
Oh you darling thing ~ I’m *so* glad you attended She Speaks this year, but I’m now doubly sad I missed it. Keep giving life to your dreams, dearest, we. need. you!
So much love, friend! xoxo
Heart sisters indeed! So, SO glad for our time together…and for what God has in store! Blessings, my friend 🙂
Oh Kristen, your encouragement means so much to me! I’m so thankful for you and I can’t wait to see you in three short months at allume!! SO sweet of you to visit me here 🙂
Thankful for this weekend. He is so good to bless us with exactly what we need when we need it. Your friendship is God’s gift to me.
Love this and love you. It was a blessed time full of impact and life-changing moments. Thank you for being the real deal. For the laughter and heart talks–so special!
Oh Denise, I am so thankful for your friendship and for getting to spend time together face to face…what fun to stay up late, giggle through sessions, and share our dreams. Giving thanks for you and for that day you were on Twitter and used by God to change my life! So, SO thankful for you!!
Jacque,
You had the courage to turn to me and share your God-sized dream. Know that you have been on my heart and mind these past few days. I’m thankful the LORD sat you next to me during Stephanie and Holley’s talk.
I will continue to lift you to the One. May He drench you in grace and love.
‘Til we see one another again your She Speaks sista,
Holly Bazan
Katie, I agree! God is so good…you have no idea how special your words are to me. You see, vessel is my word of the year. I long to be used, to be a conduit, to become the gift. And when you say I’m a gift…tears welled up. It’s as if not only God gave me your kindred friendship this weekend, but also whispered to me through your words…”I love you and I WILL use you as you surrender to me.” I won’t soon forget our time together and the way our God gives us just what we need, every.single.time! So thankful for you!!
Loved chatting with you at She Speaks!
And I’m thankful for you…to say my dream out loud to a complete stranger…I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to breathe. But YOU! You were so gracious and encouraging! Thank you for that and for taking the time to visit me here! I’ll be praying for you as you walk into YOUR God-sized dream too!
Oh Holley, you’re so sweet to take the time to visit me here! YOU inspire me, and just so you know…I’ll be quotin’ you alot! Those sticky sayings of yours are sticking all over my heart and mind. In fact, when you gave that talk, I was seriously thinking you had been reading my journal and my mind!! And although you may hear this alot, I’m just telling you the truth…God used you to speak to my heart and I’m so very thankful! Can’t wait to work with you and Stephanie!