September 2007 I heeded the prompting to attend the Women of
Faith’s pre-conference session with Sheila Walsh and Dr. Henry Cloud. I was
already going to the Friday night and Saturday Conference sessions with a group
of friends. Yet, a very clear and distinct voice called me to attend Friday’s
morning session “alone”. Women of Faith
conferences are designed to indulge in with friends. The idea of laughing and
crying alone was not something that felt particularly pleasant. Still, I obeyed
and found a single seat in the intimate crowd. My spiritual senses were tingly…something
was going to happen. I was wonderfully excited and terrified. What was God up
to?
If you know me,
you know fear and doubt have colored my faith walk. While my imagination and
ability to dream has earned the reputation of being Technicolor, insecurity has
left areas of my life in shades of grey. Part of the dream God has for my life
was being missed and He wanted to tell me. So God made me a doctor’s
appointment.
Sitting in that seat, the Lord spoke powerfully through his
servants; Sheila and Dr. Cloud. He diagnosed my spiritual illness and gave me a
very clear set of instructions to set me on the right path. Hearing Dr. Cloud unknowingly
use my very personal profile as his example of a dream put off, pierced my soul.
Tears streaming down my face, I immediately understood “alone”. God wanted my
complete attention and freedom to respond. Time stood still, while the Keeper
of Time, held me close and whispered in my ear, “I have a dream for you Tracy…it
is real…it is waiting…and it is WONDERFUL!”
That day is a GOD SIZED benchmark in my life. It was the
beginning of the most fantastic adventure I could have ever dreamed for myself.
At the time, my fortieth birthday was approaching.
I felt sure certain childhood dreams
for my life were lost. God told me otherwise; “Just as the Israelites wandered
in the desert for 40 years…your wandering days are through. I am taking you to
the promised land.” What was grey is now being colored in neon!
Before Israel entered the Promised Land, they were
instructed to be courageous and strong. Territory had to be taken for the
kingdom. Fear had to be conquered before God’s dreams became mine. There is
victory with God alone! Five years later, I believe I am in the Promised Land…daily
seeking and serving the LORD. His dream for me, coming true!
God has a dream for your life as well. If you’re ready to
dream with God…tell Him so. Don’t wait until you need a doctor!
Tracy Frazier
http://music.yahoo.com/sheila-walsh/tracks/his-dream-for-you--215066039
Some "Table Talk" Questions to ponder and discuss
ReplyDelete1. What do you believe are obstacles which keep Christians from pursuing God’s dream for their life?
2.Sheila reminds us that God’s dream was planted in us before we were born. What passions, talents or interests do you have that might be purposed for God’s dream for your life?