Have you ever looked at someone else living her dream and thought, “Wow! She’s so much further along than me” or questioned why dreaming a God-shaped dream is so difficult at times? We see only a tiny glimpse of their journey on social media or IRL but still we think other people have had an easier road or at least haven’t faced the challenges we have in our dreams.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONED WHY THE PATH TO YOUR DREAM IS SO DIFFICULT, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU!

This solo episode is about clearing away misconceptions about the path to a dream, how God uses our difficulties to remind us of our need for Him, and the three mistakes we want to avoid in understanding our part versus God’s part in pursuing our dream.

I’ll also share how God has been shaping my perspective on loss and redemption through biblical teaching and through His Word.

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As you listen, I encourage you to ask yourself a few questions:

What’s got you tied up in knots about your dream?
What’s causing you to believe you’re not on the right road?
Where do you have a fairy tale ending expectation when in fact, the twists and turns could be the exact path that was meant for you?

Brad Edward’s sermon from The Table Church, August 8, 2021

Scripture:

Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.

~ Proverbs 3:5-8 (ESV)

Don’t think for a moment that you know it all,
    for wisdom comes when you adore him with undivided devotion
    and avoid everything that’s wrong.
Then you will find the healing refreshment
    your body and spirit long for.

~ Proverbs 3:7-8 (TPT)

Against all odds, when it looked hopeless, Abraham believed the promise and expected God to fulfill it. He took God at his word, and as a result he became the father of many nations.

~ Romans 4:18 (TPT)

And because he was mighty in faith and convinced that God had all the power needed to fulfill his promises, Abraham glorified God!

~ Romans 4:21 (TPT)