God-sized dreams...aren't one size fits all

My friend Kim and I ventured out for a little resale shopping recently. One particular store had a hot pink neon sign, loud music, and gum-popping teenagers behind the counters.

I tried on my usual size but it seemed those jeans must have been designed for Barbie. At any rate, my hips weren't having any of it. 

So I reached for a shirt that looked more like a bib. That was followed by a dress that would have barely covered my bellybutton. Ahem.

When it comes to dreams, it seems to go much the same way. I think, "Oh, that dream looks so cute on her! I want that one too!" So I try it on and it doesn't fit my heart any better than those jeans fit my hips. 

I keep trying other dreams until I sink to the floor of life's dressing room in discouragement. Or worse yet, I go out looking like someone Stacey and Clinton should nab for What Not to Wear as quickly as possible.

But I'm learning something beautiful. Although God's dreams aren't one size fits all like I sometimes wish they could be, He's created particular ones just for us and they fit who we are perfectly.

We don't have to settle for off-the-rack dreams or someone else's discards. No, ma'am, we've got a divine tailor who does nothing but high end, one-of-a-kind couture.

True God-sized dreams feel like they're made just for you...

because they are.

And you're made just for them, just for Him, too.

Now that's simply stunning.

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Comments

[pam]

Holleyi went last week to get some summer clothes, and found they make the clothes smaller these days lol maybe im getting larger. whatever the case may be, im in love with me, no matter what size i am. i see beautiful models all day long on t.v. and think, why not me? because God made me, just the way i am. We are perfect in our Lords eyes.

[Jarrod]

Holley,I love this! Thank you for putting it so eloquently. This speaks my heart to a "t".

[NancyN]

Good message, Holley! "We have a divine tailor. . ." I like that! I'm really enjoying 'God Sized Dreams'. You inspire me.

Blessings

[Becky]

Dear Holley,

This touched me, so -- as all of your posts seem to.

I really believe that God is busy working in my life and putting a God-sized dream on my heart. Even though I have no idea of what it will turn into exactly, I'm excited and just have this peace about it. And what you wrote today just makes me all the more excited because I know it will be wonderful. Thank you for this --

"True God-sized dreams feel like they're made just for you...because they are.And you're made just for them, just for Him, too."

Love and blessings,

[Mrs. Tina]

Holley, I like that-"we have a divine tailor"-that is so true, God designs each of us as a one of a kind...have a great day, blessings, Tina

[Debbie Nance]

Loved this! Screamed when I saw "What Not To Wear" after you wore that killer suit in your video.

You are wonderful Miss Holley! Go for it!

Had grumbled my way through my work morning - not happy in this role - praising God I had a job and that I work with such lovely people BUT there has to be something out there or even in here - that is what God made me to do.

When I was in my early 20's I didn't like the movie Flash Dance - because somewhere in it is a line about "If you don't have a dream - you don't have anything." I didn't have a dream except to do what God wanted me to. No yearning to be a certain title like attorney or discover a cure for something - I just wanted to be "of service" somewhere.

So at 51, I am going to continue to pray for God's guidance in finding HIS dream for me. But sometimes I think I am living it with my sweet family, my lovely friends and a job where I am able to be of service and sometimes be the only christian some folks know.

Love you all!Deb

[Pat N Fl]

This was so good sometimes we forget this and go forging after something that is not really our dream.

[Miriam]

Dreams... It seems that God has changed or rearranged my dreams. Even before I got married my dream was that my marriage would be forever. That my children would know and have their father in their lives. Then after 38 years of marriage we separated. It's been 7 years... still separated.. and my husband does not have any contact with our daughter and grandchildren. Yes, God has changed my dreams. He is my companion. My dream is still to have a united family and to honor my God and Father with my life. Through it all He is good and faithful.

Praise His Holy Name!

[Monica]

I love this particular one because I have just had a break through in that kind of situation. There have many opportunities to serve in different situations that "seem perfect" for me. So i would sign up and jump in only to find that it is not something that God wants for me much less "designed" just for me. So after going around that mountain and through those storms I now know that I need to wait until I have prayed and most importantly GET CONFIRMATION about it before I jump at it. And also I have learned that serving where God wants me is not necessarily Gods personally designed dream for me. (But I know he has one) Jer29:11 thank you Holly for all you do for me and all who's lives and hearts you have touched!

[Melissa Benson]

I've just begun to search for those God-sized dreams again. My dreams died with my husband. It was so hard to imagine a future without him, even though I had 2 teenagers that just oozed dreams. Four years later, God is showing my those dreams again, those God-sized dreams. They're different than the ones I had. Maybe I was settling for one-size fits most. Maybe I just wanted "that one". For whatever reason, I'm learning to dream again with God's help. Thanks for the reminder!