Have you ever been challenged to Dream Bigger? This is my current test! I am being challenged in a BIG way to Dream Bigger than I have ever dreamed! I’m up for the challenge so here we go!
A lot of people find it hard to dream of what their future could look like. And many don’t dare dream because of past experiences. But I can honestly say that I have led a blessed life! I’ve never had much money but I’ve always had what I need. Due to many circumstances that have happened, my husband and I have financially started over 3 times in our married lives but God has always provided what we needed. And sometimes there has been no other answer than…God! Therefore, I am blessed!
Many people equate dreaming big with money. They dream about having more money, a bigger house, a better car, the ability to buy anything they want. Those kinds of things have never been my dream. All throughout my life, I have learned to be happy with what I have, needing very little more, because I seem to have always had “enough”.
Step Outside That Box and DREAM BIGGER!!!
But I am in a new phase of life! I am blessed for 48 years now with a wonderful Godly man as my husband, 4 wonderful children (and perfect-for-them and our family spouses) who are very successful in their own right, 7 adorable, loving grandchildren who are each the light of my life! So now it’s time for me to look forward as to what’s ahead for the two of us.
We have always lived pretty much paycheck to paycheck so there’s never been much extra. And yet, we’ve been happy! We have an amazing and supportive family. So what do I dream about now? My husband and I are looking at retirement within the next couple of years. But our retirement goals are not necessarily like others. Our intention together is to stay active and busy! We are entering a new phase of life but we have no intentions of spending it rocking in our rocking chairs on the front porch!
My dreams are simple! They are:
- Find our “Forever Home” with some specific needs and desires; including 2 home office areas.
- Have a significant downpayment for that purchase. And if I’m really dreaming big, it would be to pay for the new home in full with cash! No mortgage! That would be a big Woohoo!!
- Purchase a smaller trailer so we could travel and see more of this beautiful country while still working our businesses!
- Have enough income to not worry about paying the monthly utilities and other expenses that we all have.
Now for the REALLY BIG DREAM!!
My dream goal is to have enough income to be able to give VERY generously to others! This is an area that brings me so much pleasure and JOY! I love to help others in big and small ways. It doesn’t always have to involve money either. It can be giving of time and attention, a listening ear, help with the kids, giving a hug when needed, making and providing a dinner meal or just a plate of cookies! There are so many ways we can help others.
All dreams take action to become reality! Often times I wish I could provide large amounts of food for our local food pantry. I want to be able to give to several organizations who specifically help provide in big ways. Organizations like Tunnel 2 Towers, Wounded Warriors, Habitat for Humanity come to mind. More support for some of our Missionaries overseas doing some tremendous work in different areas of the world! We have supported Compassion International and have seen a couple of young girls through their growing school years. I would like to sponsor even more children around the world.
And perhaps an even bigger way to reach people around the world is what my home business is all about! I work with a larger “family” of online marketers and we all have a larger goal of reaching and helping families. It’s a lofty goal but one that is already being realized with a large number of families. And our vision is very, very HUGE! I share in that vision and am striving to do my part in this wider goal. To Dream Bigger and help my family so that I can help hundreds and thousands of other families as well! It’s attainable and very doable for anyone who has the desire to “be more”! You can check out what I’m talking about here.
Somewhere awhile ago, I heard the following statement. And it sums up my beliefs and goals perfectly!! I don’t know who to give the credit to but am sharing it here with you so that you, too, might realize where our blessings come from and what we each can do with them. Here’s what I whole-heartedly believe and claim:
God raises our standard of living so we can increase our standard of giving!
And my response to that is AMEN!!! On my way to DREAM BIGGER!!!