ACHIEVING YOUR DREAM

 WHAT IS A DREAM? 

A dream is a vision, a desire, or a goal placed in your heart, often by God, to accomplish something great for Him.   

The heart of a man is like a womb; It nurtures and grows dreams until they are birthed.

Genesis 37:2—Joseph's journey began with a dream. He was young, yet his dream shaped his destiny.

A GOD-INSPIRED DREAM

• Not every dream is divine; some are selfish or fear-driven.
• A God-inspired dream aligns with God's purpose for your life.
• It often blesses others, not just you.
• You must be willing to submit your desires to God and allow Him to shape them.

STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS

1. Write It Down

   • Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write the vision and make it plain...”

   • Writing clarifies and strengthens your commitment.

2. Pray Over It

   • Don’t rush into action.

   • Let the Holy Spirit inspire, correct, and expand your vision.

   • Prayer builds your dream on a solid spiritual foundation.

3. Seek Godly Counsel

   • Surround yourself with mentors, leaders, and spiritually mature friends.

4. Set SMART Goals

   • Specific

   • Measurable

   • Achievable

   • Realistic

   • Time-bound

5. Flock with People of Like Minds

   • "An eagle can’t be a classmate with chickens."

   • Surround yourself with dreamers, not doubters.

6. Be Committed

   • Even when your dream doesn’t make sense, stay the course.

   • Joseph held on despite betrayal and hardship.

7. Give It Time

   • Patience is a powerful tool. Great dreams take time.

8. Track Your Progress

   • Regularly measure how far you’ve come.

9. Celebrate Small Wins

   • Progress is progress. Don’t wait for the finish line to be grateful.

10. Periodic Evaluation

    • Step back and evaluate what’s working and what needs to change.

BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS

• Fear of the Unknown

  • “What if my mind is lying to me?”

  • Don’t let fear kill your potential.

• Comparison

  • Your journey is unique. Don’t measure your dream by someone else’s timeline.

• Laziness

  • Dreams demand diligence and effort.

• Distractions

  • Stay focused. Social media, unhealthy relationships, etc., can derail you.

• Impatience

  • Rushing leads to half-baked results.

• Procrastination

  • Waiting for the “perfect time” often leads to nothing.

• Indiscipline

  • Consistency is better than intensity.

• Disobedience to Godly Instructions

• God gives direction—don’t ignore it.

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