Free And For Me

Years ago, when I started my site I thought I would be an overnight success.  God has spoken big dreams into my life, but being an overnight success does not seem to be in his plans.   I am realizing that some of the dreams I have will take some time, patience and lots of praying.

Couple trying to grow a business, raising two children, running a household, and living everyday life I have faced many days of doubt when it comes to my dreams.  I know…I should not have any doubt when I know He has spoken things over my life.

When I learned about She Dreams by Tiffany Bluhm I was excited.  I absolutely love great Christian books and inspirational books for women!

I have always sought the Lord but there have been times I have doubted myself and have not put all of my trust in Him.  I found myself lost in doubt and fear.  Just when I recognized this, I began to focus on the Word more.  During this time of focus, I heard about She Dreams.  The timing could not have been any more perfect because I am willing to take it in and focus on my dreams.

Secretly, I have been intimidated by dreaming big.  When I realized it, I admitted it to myself and my best friend.  I thought I was praying my way out of being intimidated but I was not.  It was always a thought but not really a prayer.   I would just brush over my prayers but not really speak to Him about my heart’s desires.

This intimidation has been debilitating.  It has been so uncomfortable until I cannot help but pray and take action.  I absolutely hate being uncomfortable.  God has put me in uncomfortable positions over the years and I understand why. Sometimes He has told me to put myself in uncomfortable situations.  But, when it comes to dreaming big,  I am uncomfortable because I am not doing what He is telling me to do.

God has a funny way of reminding us of His word.  In this midst of being uncomfortable, my copy of She Knows arrived in my mailbox I was wallowing in doubt and fear.

I was inspired the moment I opened the first page of the book.  I am being motivated to live the life I was created for.

As Tiffany Bluhm shares her own life experiences she references biblical heroes.  There is nothing like a Christian based books that refer back to scripture.  I am reminded of the many people that believed in God’s word and it was so.

She Dreams reminds us to allow God to breathe life into our dreams.  The road will not always be easy but God will get us through.  This is what He has spoken into our lives and it will happen.  We just have to believe.

I am not 100% free of doubt and fear. I am a work in progress.  Reading She Dreams, praying, listening to gospel music and doing anything that is focused on Him, gets me through my days.

Today was one of those days.   Just before I began to write this article, I turned on some gospel music and the enemy was trying to plant the seed of doubt and fear.    I sat here stewing in it and was allowing myself to feed into it.  It is funny how God works.   Sharing how this book has impacted hit me as I began to write the enemy began to tell me, I did not want to write the post or share my opinion.  I needed to work on other things, like social shares, pitching, responding to emails, etc.   I realize anytime we are trying to spread the Word the enemy will attack.

The joke is on him.  Writing this post reminded me of what I like about this book and the fire that is stirring in me.  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

I have not completed the She Dreams but I am encouraged by it.

This is one of my recommended Christian books for women!