The word for the day was Dream.
Dictionary.com says to dream is an aspiration or goal, a wild or vain fancy, most desirable; ideal.
It also means in a dream state as in sleep; a succession of visions or images or memories while in a sleeping state.
Have you ever had a dream that seemed so real when you woke up you had to look around and get your self re-oriented as to where you are and who you are with?
The first definition is a real one for me as we are making plans for retirement.
We dream of a vacation at the beach without a time limit to come home, where we are able to relax and explore unseen areas of the coast range in a newly purchased motor home.
We dream of a cruise to Alaska or a trip to England where we can wander the hillsides and explore the castles, enjoy the gardens and delicate foods.
Dream is such a big word.
It can also be a hurtful one carrying intense power, in the past I have had terrible bad dreams on the level of nightmare. They were very disturbing and very upsetting.
Sometimes with an intense theme.
I didn’t want to sleep the next few nights after those horrible scenes.
I would go to bed with quiet music playing by my bed so I could sleep with ‘gentle’ thoughts.
When thinking about this word, I also think of Martin Luther King, saying, “I have a dream”.
In this time and age of ‘uncertainty’ and intense drama, maybe his dream for peace and quiet is a very much needed one right now for all of us.
The word for the day is dream.
What does that word stir within your heart and spirit?
A question to think about on this ‘challenging word prompt’.
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Philipians 4:13
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. ====================
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
Courage is not the absence of fear but it's taking action in the midst of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
Courage is not the absence of fear but it's taking action in the midst of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A diamond is a chunk of coal that made good under pressure.
It's your heart, not the dictionary that gives meaning to your words. Matthew 12:34 (msg) version.
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Below you will find a few of my favorite websites or blogs. They have given me encouragement and challenged me on this journey.
Below you will find a few of my favorite websites or blogs. They have given me encouragement and challenged me on this journey.
Ann Voskamp's blog A holy Experience
This image of a bleeding heart represents a journey of healing from brokenness to wholeness.
Some of my favorite books:
One thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
The Jennifer Silvera Story ~ a beautiful story of hope and healing found on amazon.
Chasing Silouettes ~ Emily Weirenga (http://www.emilywierenga.com/)
Hinds feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
http:/www.brokennessintobeauty.com/
This image of a bleeding heart represents a journey of healing from brokenness to wholeness.
Some of my favorite books:
One thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Chasing Silouettes ~ Emily Weirenga (http://www.emilywierenga.com/)
Hinds feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
http:/www.brokennessintobeauty.com/
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Married over 46 years and entered into my 65th year of life.
I am a mother of two and grandmother of six and mom to two very spoiled kitties. I love to worship and encourage and of course write whenever I can find a topic or subject to share about.
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The vision for this is to challenge the reader into a new and different way of thinking.
I appreciate and always value your comments.
Having others walk alongside
and join in the sharing is part of the process.
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As we get encouraged ~ Lord help us to encourage others.
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As we get encouraged ~ Lord help us to encourage others.
"And the day came when the risk to remain a tight bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anais Nin
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I have a dream to visit my lovely online friends one day, somehow.
I also dream of Heaven and how all sorrow and dying will flee away.
So much sadness in this mean old [ beautiful] world…. dreaming of a time when we're with Jesus is natural for those of us who love him, methinks.
Sharon, you've pointed out here just how many ways there are to interpret the word "dream." Wow! Blessings!
Sharon,
Thank you for visiting Incremental Healing and leaving such an encouraging comment. I just had to come and visit here. As I read your thoughts about the word 'dream', I could really relate to the part about nightmares, and the fear of falling asleep for days afterward. But our God promises us this, "When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." Proverbs 3:24
Blessings sweet one,
Kamea
Sharon,
Thank you for visiting Incremental Healing and leaving such an encouraging comment. I just had to come and visit here. As I read your thoughts about the word 'dream', I could really relate to the part about nightmares, and the fear of falling asleep for days afterward. But our God promises us this, "When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." Proverbs 3:24
Blessings sweet one,
Kamea