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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Never too old, never too young ... to dream

This past weekend we attended the annual state Baptist Convention of Iowa in Des Moines. Outgoing BCI president Robert "Bob" Stout, pastor of Quimby Baptist Church in Quimby, a small burg in Cherokee County, gave the message Friday night from Joshua 14: 6-13. He spoke of dreams, setting goals and perseverance.

How big are our dreams? he asked.

"You're never too old to dream, never too old to reach out to a new adventure, and never too young either," Stout said.

Dreams keep us going I sometimes think. Dreams are colorful, beautiful places or accomplishments.

God never drops dreams in our laps. That would be too easy. We have to go to battle, fight for that dream. Roll up your sleeves, sweat and strain for it. We have to be willing to accomplish God's will for us. Face the giants. It's hard work, but is it not worth it?

Who, what are the giants?
  • Of opposition
  • Of failure -- need to get ready for failure, but don't give up. Need to stay focused on what God has called you to do or be
  • Of laziness -- or procrastination. It's easier to be content with where you are, but to reach that dream, you must be willing to pay the price and fight. Face the giants.
God will help us, enable us to accomplish and overcome the giants when we don't give up.

Remember, age doesn't matter to God. But you do.

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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will direct your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6