Moms, Dreams Can Become Real

I don’t know about you, but I’m a daydreamer by nature. I’m serious. For as far back as I can remember, I vividly recall myself dreaming about all manner of things. From my wedding day to how many children I would have and what type of mother I was going to become.

It was nothing for me to slip on my pink little tutu and strut around the house like I was a ballerina, leotards and all! Or, my personal favorite, the Wonder Woman tank top and undies set I used to have as a kid. Back then, I would’ve given anything to be Linda Carter for even a moment!

And what little girl hasn’t watched or read the story of Cinderella and knew beyond any shadow of any doubt that one day Prince Charming would come and rescue her, so they could live happily ever after?

I believe it’s fair to say I was the typical little girl with a head full of ideas on how ideally perfect my life would be when I grew up. But I think it’s also fair to say that like me, lots of other little girls had their dreams dashed because it doesn’t take long for real life to cloud the view of the rose-colored glasses we saw the world through.

And if you’re like me, you have asked yourself: Why? Why does that happen? Why do we find it so easy to stick to the status quo, all the while, hating that we’re doing it? Why do we let life’s disappointments stomp us down so far that our fairy tale-like dreams never get any further than our heads?

The answer is simple. I’m sure it’s different for some people. But, I’m still certain the root reason is fear. And what’s so bad about it is FEAR stands for False Evidence Appearing Real! That’s the best description and definition of fear I’ve ever heard.

It’s really a trick of the enemy of our souls. It’s to get us off-track and believing a lie. I’m here to tell you that you can have anything you set your heart to having IF you’re willing to work for it.

God’s word says He didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of POWER, of LOVE and of SELF-DISCIPLINE! And I’ll also tell you that if you would move in faith with the power God has given you and with the love He has endowed you with, coupled with self-discipline, there is nothing you can’t accomplish!

For a long time, I let life beat me up. When I started looking at houses, clothes and cars that were far above my income level at the time, those lies started penetrating my mind: Who do you think you are? You’re not worthy of that. You can’t afford that, so stop looking. You’ll never be able to amass enough to purchase any of those things.

But I had to learn to do something that we all should learn to do: tell those lying voices to SHUT UP! The truth of the matter is there is no lack of opportunity or money in the world. There’s plenty to go around, and I intend to get my fair share of it.

I’m not greedy, nor do I love money. I realize that money can’t buy happiness, but having it sure does alleviate a lot of problems and stress in life!

So, I just want to encourage you today to do two things. First of all, start dreaming again…and dream BIG! And secondly, don’t be afraid to reach for those dreams that are still calling to you. Their voices may be soft from the years of stifling them, but each time you make the decision to move toward them, you’ll get a clearer vision of where you’d like to be and the louder they’ll become!

It’s already in you to succeed! That’s the good news! Work with all the GOOD things God has put in you: POWER, LOVE, and SELF-DISCIPLINE and get busy making your dreams a REALITY!

Nicole enjoys spending time with her son, Jordan and her husband, Muri. She loves to write, spend time with loved-ones, work her home-based business, shop and meet new people. If you would like to spend more time with your loved ones, please contact Nicole. www.fulltimefamily.com

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