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Follow Your Heart
And Discover God's Dream For You
Questions Others Ask:
- What does it mean to Follow Your Heart?
- How do I know a dream or heart's desire is from God?
- What are the signs I may be ready to follow a new dream or even a childhood dream?
- What are God's Promises to me as I Follow my Heart?
- What do these Promises Indicate?
What does it mean to Follow Your Heart?
You feel a deep desire, a seed idea, a heart's passion God has placed in you, and you step out to follow it. Hannah Whitall Smith, author of The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life, says: "God's suggestions will come to us, not so much commands from the outside, as desires springing from within."How do I know a dream or heart's desire is from God?
It will:- Tap the abilities and motivation's He has given you;
- Serve or benefit others;
- Be honoring to God;
- Give you a feeling of peace in spite of logic or circumstances;
- Motivate you;
- Be used of God to carry out His purposes for your life;
- Be bigger than you are;
- Not harm others;
What are the signs I may be ready to follow a new dream or even a childhood dream?
There is a restlessness, a desire to use your talents more fully, perhaps a lack of purpose in your life, or it is time for change. All this could be a "God Nudge" urging you to take a look at your life. Ask God: "Where can I join you where there is a 'work' for me to do that can help carry out your purposes for my life?"What are God's Promises to me as I Follow my Heart?
"Delight yourself also in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart."Psalm 37:4
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."Proverbs 16:3
"I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go."
Isaiah 48:17
What do these Promises Indicate?
They indicate a "partnership" with God for your dream - journey quest and it's ultimate fulfillment. They also ask things of you to do, followed by God's promises as you carry out His instruction. God wants to be a partner with you. You are not alone!
