This little farm girl has been thinking an awful lot about the desires of her heart as of late. I think that I have "discovered" it. Ironically enough, I've been surrounded by my desire and passion my entire life. It took moving away from it all to finally see how much I want it. I desire the land. Farming. Horses. Tractors. Long days working beside my husband. Young sons and daughters riding in truck beds. I desire it so much, it brings tears to my eyes whenever I dare to imagine it.
One thing that God is really teaching me right now is that I have to be thankful for the things that I have now. I have to acknowledge him now. Not later. Now. Because why on earth would my Father bless me with more if I'm not grateful for what I have right now? Why would He give me more if I refuse to acknowledge him here and now? If I refuse to do that now, when I have little, since we're just starting out, when would I acknowledge the greatness of my Father when I do have more? I wouldn't. And I know that.
I also so whole heartedly believe that when God gives us such a passion, a desire for something, that He will not deny us of that desire. It may take a few steps along the way. It has to be earned. When God places a purpose within you, He will fulfill that purpose through you! So always dare to dream so big! You're on a journey to entering into your desire.
Thank you for this post! I needed a reminder today to be thankful no matter what!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I needed to hear. Alyssa, thank you for sharing your life and your heart. Time and time again you have reminded me and brought me back to the heart of what life is about and what God desires for me. I too have some big dreams that feel like they are miles away but I know God will walk me to/through them, but for right now, I need to be thankful for the place I am in and for all the amazing Gifts I have been given already. <3 <3 <3
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