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I imagine what it might be like to have all the doors opened. The God Sized Dreams realized, the checkboxes marked off. I wonder what it would be like to wake up in the morning, every morning, knowing that I get to spend my waking hours doing what I’ve been created to do.
My mind wanders a lot.As I sit in traffic or drive between offices. I wonder what God has next for my family. I imagine scenarios and jump to conclusions and make up conversations. I plan what I would say “if,” or what I would do “when” and I imagine that I am eloquent, witty, full of grace and a smart comeback and perfect timing.
Right now the only thing I can do is try to wrap my mind around what the future holds. On this side of heaven I’ll never know the behind the scenes work that goes on as God makes beauty and good plans from my mess. One day I imagine I might be given a glimpse of the “why” – why I was asked to wait. Why I was never given that opportunity or why I was given this other one.
I am trying to learn the lessons, imagining that it means there are things I need to know before I can move on to the next thing, and maybe eventually I’ll believe it and see it and share the legacy & the testimony. And I’ll stop imagining and start living it.
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Sweet post — thanks for sharing ! Glad to connect with you from five minute Friday !
I havehad a lot of whys in my life – not why’s of mistrust, but whys of curiosity. Sometimes I want to say, “I’m curious Lord, why did you do that?” or “Just wondering Lord, why you didn’t do that? Just curious?” It’s not that I don’t trust, it’s just that I’m curious sometimes. I want to understand all the inner workings of his being. I want to fathom this unfathomable God. But I’ve noticed the longer I know him, there are fewer whys and more understandings. Sometimes I smile and know.
What a good post! “Stop imagining and start living”! I love it.
I love this! I also can’t wait until the ‘imagining’ just becomes the ‘living.’ Thanks for sharing!
“I’ll never know the behind the scenes work that goes on as God makes beauty and good plans from my mess.” I love this! He is so good!
It is so hard not knowing that behind the scene stuff. Having our minds wonder to the whys and what if’s. Like you I am trying to learn to just live and accept the here and now. (But it is so hard some days)
“I imagine scenarios and jump to conclusions and make up conversations.” Oh my goodness yes. This is me. Always. So much wondering, all the time. I love your conclusion- to stop imagining it and start living it. Amen.
Stopping by from Five Minute Friday.
@JLenniDorner
One day at a time. 🙂
God does make beauty and good from our mess, doesn’t he? Well-written post. And I’m excited to come back on Tuesday and see what’s going on…intriguing link up you have there.
This is beautiful!! “On this side of heaven I’ll never know the behind the scenes work that goes on as God makes beauty and good plans from my mess.” Thank you Jesus!
So true girlfriend. I have an idea that if we could see it all we would become so overwhelmed that it would paralyze us. Thankful to know the One who plans our future and has it all under control. Just keep walking into the next step of the dream.
I think you are already living it beautifully. I know there is always the “next step”, but enjoy how you are making your way there. It’s a process. You are doing a great job!
Oh I get this, sister! Sometimes I wonder why too…you are such a gifted and talented person, Crystal I know that BIG things are in store for you. I’ll continue praying for you as you walk this waiting road.
Dear Crystal
I don’t think we will ever learn all the lessons on this side of heaven. But this is where the beauty comes in; the privilege to imagine what is awaiting us when we are all home.
Happy FMF.
Mia
Wonderful reminder, and lovely encouragement, thank you Bev!
Thanks Tina – one of my favorite verses 🙂
Amen…beautiful words this morning, thankful for that reminder.
Woot! Ninjas unite! So glad you stopped by 🙂
Honestly? I’m a little surprised this post even makes sense…I was so tired last night when I wrote it! Thanks for “getting me” 😉
Seeing your beautiful face here this morning? Exactly what I needed to be brave enough to start my day. Thank you 🙂
Thanks Barbie!
Some days that thought is all that keeps one foot in front of the other 🙂 And I’m so glad you’re going to join in the link up! Now to remember to post it…lol..
lol I do it all the time..I think I have an over-active imagination 😉
Thanks friend, appreciate that you stopped by 🙂
Thank you Julie! Goodness I woke up this morning not even sure about what I wrote last night 🙂
I share a lot of the same “imagining” that you do. For now we see “dimly in a mirror”, but one day we’ll see the big picture. Meanwhile, keep dreaming and writing. Blessings, Bev
Your waiting is not for naught. 😉 I imagine God behing the scenes working, He never sleeps and He’s weaving the intricate details into a beautiful story that is already unfolding in your life, even though it feels as if your waiting. I can’t wait to see where He takes you next! (oh and your new link up?! Too fun!!) XXOO You know I love you!
Beautiful post! It’s pretty amazing in the midst of all our imaginings to realize that God is in the business of doing incredibly MORE than we can ask or imagine! (Eph 3:19) You can see my thoughts for FMF today at http://mommynificent.com/2013/05/31/five-minute-friday-imagine/
Blessings!
Tina
There will come a day when we will fully understand the path He’s laid out before us. Until that day, we can only imagine! Your new link up sounds like fun! Blessings!
Praying He will keep you in perfect peace as you set your mind on Him, trusting His perfect will for you in His perfect time. God is at work!
Won’t it be amazing to someday see how He planned everything out? It’s so exciting to see how He’s working in you and making those dreams happen! (And, side note, I think your new link up is brilliant. I can’t wait to join in!) Have a beautiful weekend, friend. 🙂
Great post girl. I know what you’re feeling, I swear I’ve had whole conversations in my head that never came to be in real life! 🙂
God sized dreams realized! This! Great post!
Ohhhh, yes, I have been there, sitting behind the wheel and the light is red until someone honks behind me and drags me out of that place of imagining. :~) What a treat to be right behind you tonight at Five Minute Friday! Your words are always such a blessing.