Where Dreams Meet Reality

The day the Lord births a dream in your heart is special. Even if you can't pinpoint the exact day and time, or the dream has been buried for years, you never fully forget what He spoke or the visions He gave. A few weeks ago, I had a conversation I'd never had before. A conversation about dreams. And not nighttime dreams. Deep-rooted, inspiring, God-given dreams. The ones you're almost too afraid to say out loud for fear of sounding self-righteous or arrogant.

This conversation was spurred on by the book, Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson. I've never read the book, but I know I need to! (If you've read it, tell me what you think!) In talking about the gist of the book, I was asked, "So Emily, what's your dream?" I paused. I could think of something to say, but I wasn't sure if I was being 100% honest. "Singing..." I started to say. Which is true, but... "Leading worship..." I continued. Which is also true, but...

There's more. It's deeper than leading worship through singing. Yet, I can't put my finger on it. I don't know how to put it to words other than to say...it's more complex than that. More intricate than that. I suppose I could say it's, "...beyond anything I could ask or imagine..." (Eph. 3:20) But it's hard to wait. We always want to see the full picture-not glimpses of it.

Last night, my good friend Stephanie & I had the opportunity to lead worship for a concert at Edmonds Community College. We were both honored to be asked and excited that the Lord opened up this door for us. We are both in a similar place in life-both waiting and looking for opportunities to use our gifts for the furtherance of the Kingdom. She has just finished her debut album and will be releasing it Aug. 14th! Come see and support her that night at Q Cafe in Seattle! : ) She has graciously invited me to open for her that night-what an honor!!! With all that said, it's exciting to step forward and watch these opportunities allow us to see our dreams meet reality.

May the Lord bless you today as you search the deepest parts of your heart for what His dream is for your life. Look long and hard and you might be surprised as to what surfaces. You may not have even thought of this dream since you were a kid. But it's still there!

"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."

Ephesians 3:20-21

Love,

Emily