Courage . . . again.

I was re-reading through some of "Next Generation Leaders" and was struck (again!) by the power that fear can have in my life. I sometimes forget that I serve a BIG God, who can do anything.

How can I forget that?

How can I doubt that?

Courage is believing (and ACTING on that belief) that even when everything around me is telling me "no" and "can't", that my Heavenly Father is saying "YES!" and "CAN!" (I know that typing in all caps is the same as shouting, so I guess I'm shouting!)

Listen to these words from "Next Generation Leaders" by Andy Stanley.

"I keep a little card on my desk that reads, 'Dream no small dreams, for they stir not the hearts of men.' More than once that simple statement has kept me from retreating from my dreams. I know from experience that it is impossible to lead without a dream. When leaders are no longer willing to dream, it is only a short time before followers are unwilling to follow.

So dream! Dream big. Dream often. Somewhere in all those random ideas that flood your mind is one that will capture your heart and imagination."

God, give us the dreams and vision that will overwhelm us for your glory.