Is it possible to pursue the dream you never knew you had? And do it all with passion and purpose?
As I ponder that question, I consider these women.
She was too young and inexperienced to know what was happening.
But He knew.
She thought she was there just for her good looks.
But He had a better plan.
She believed there was no future waiting for her.
But He was just waiting for her to take that first step of faith.
Each woman faced an unexpected turn of events that changed the very direction of her life. And in turn the lives of many generations to come.
We’re not told what goals these ladies initially had in mind, but we do know that God stepped in with a different plan.
Their worlds were upended but their dreams were only just beginning.
Can you guess who these women are?
I’ll give you a hint.
We find two of them in the Old Testament and the other one is likely the most popular New Testament woman ever. Trust, me, you’ll want to sit at their feet.
So, follow me over to Flourishing Today to meet these three women. My friend, Alisa has kindly invited me into her space. There we’ll be talking about passion and purpose in pursuing your dreams.
Please join me at Alisa’s site to read my guest post, In Full Pursuit of the Unexpected Dream. Just click here.
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Brooke Grangard says
Yes! I am beginning to wonder if that verse about God giving us the desires of our hearts is actually less about Him fulfilling our own dreams and more about giving us His bigger dreams for our lives. Thanks for sharing!
Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine says
You might be on to something there, Brooke. God knows sometimes our dreams are just too small and He really needs to stretch us. Learning to trust Him is well worth it!
Blessings to you!
Javon says
It can be such a hard process giving up dreams we have had. But oh so rewarding when we let the Lord shape those dreams into unexpected blessings.
Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine says
That is so true, Javon. It’s not easy letting them go but trusting God is the best way to move on, as I’ve learned from experience.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Blessings to you.