Last night, Joey, James and I experienced an inspiring time of
reflection over our week in El Salvador.
One of our first nights in El Tunco, the three of us spent an evening
side by side in the sand, each asking God what the next week would hold, and
listening for what God might invite us to join Him in doing throughout. We heard a number of encouraging words that
night, but a greater joy came when, at the end of our time in this surf town,
we glanced back at these same words, now fulfilled.
I have found that it can be easy to lose sight of our
dreams. We go through life constantly
looking to the future and forget the beauty of where we have grown from, which consequently,
can blind our hearts from enjoying the wonder of dreams fulfilled.
As the three of us prepare to leave El Tunco and move on
into Chiquimula, Guatemala, I would like to invite our readers and followers into
a time of reflection – To welcome you into a place of appreciation. This may begin in reminiscing about old
dreams, or cracking open a dust-covered journal to unmask desires long forgotten,
or it may take thumbing through old photographs to see how you have grown and
matured throughout the years. The task
is simple, but powerful to inspire.
Remember where it is you have come from.
Recount the dreams that have become realities and use them
to re-inspire the ones that you have not yet lived out.
Count your blessings.
Only dwell on hardships for the quickening growth that came
from them.
Collect the words that God has spoken throughout your life
and allow your heart and mind to dwell in the reality of his faithfulness.
Your life is so beautiful and precious – take time
to remember that today.
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