Your dream is dangerous…

If you live not only your dream but GOD'S dream for you, not everyone will always understand. Everything may seem to go wrong at first!

I heard a famous singer say, "Hey, I also experienced depression. My message to you is to keep going. You can handle it."

Wait a minute! "You can handle it"? I, too, am a singer and share my story, but mine sounds different: "I experienced depression, but today, I am free. Yes, it's a battle that's hard to win alone, but Jesus, the Victor, has already fought the battle for you! He has not only fought for you—but He also wants to give you victory over that depression!"

Do you see the difference? It's a difference that changes everything because only the truth of Jesus makes people free. "'So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.'" (John 8:36, NIV)

This truth frightens the destroyer, the opponent of freedom, the devil, because he knows that it will bring success into your life! Not success in the sense that you'll become rich and famous but success for eternity! Then the devil cannot celebrate anymore! That's why he will do everything he can to keep you from the truth of Scripture.

The singer I mentioned at the beginning of this email has far more earthly success than I do (and perhaps fewer headwinds and battles). I'm not here to judge…it's not my place. I can only tell you from experience that if we speak truth, the Truth that brings freedom to people, our opposition will also gain strength. So let's be prepared!

Today, we can see our battles in a positive light when we're trying to live out God's dreams for our lives. When He is first, we are always protected!

"'People of Israel, don't worry, though others may say "Israel is only a worm!" I am the holy God of Israel, who saves and protects you.'" (Isaiah 41:14, CEV)

Are you willing to live HIS dream instead of "your" dream? Even if it costs you something?

You are a miracle!

Déborah