One of the hardest things to do is to keep dreaming
when everything else seems to be working against you, or when your dreams seem
to be impossible. This is the moment when a lot of people simply give up.
I agree that "being in the hallway" is
not easy. But believe me - it pays off to be persistent! The in-between-time is
when you need to keep pushing harder than ever!
Almost every successful person has had to learn the
importance of persistence, perseverance, and faith in what you know you can do!
Those lead to endless possibilities. .
What
do you do when your dreams seems impossible?
- 1 UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR DREAMS WILL ALWAYS ATTRACT CHALLENGES
The moment you begin to
verbalise your dreams and aspirations, be rest assured that there will be plans
by the enemy to kill your dreams. You need to understand that whatever good
thing God wants to give you will always attracts challenges, but you need to believe
that God will make all things work out for your good.
- 2 LOOK TO GOD
In the midst of the
seemingly discouraging position you might find yourself at this stage, the
wisest thing to do is to fall on God. Cast your burden and cares on him,
because he cares for you. Unburden your heart to him in the place of prayers,
let his peace reign in your heart and his presence abide with you.
- 3 UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A TIME AND SEASON OF PREPARATION
There is a season of preparation
when God allows you to go through some experiences to prepare you for where you
are going. It was clear the God needed to allow Joseph go through the experiences
he went through to prepare him. He was the favourite and pampered son of his
father, and could have made a mess of a leadership position. However, life as a
slave and prisoner helped him strong and mature. Through it all, he kept his
faith and trust in God.
- 4 WATCH YOUR ATTITUDE
Attitude is everything! Understand
that God would make all things work together for his good. Chose to have a
positive attitude.
- 5 IN ALL THINGS, NEVER COMPROMISE
In the season of
waiting, many opportunities will tempt you to look for a seemingly faster and
easier way of having your dreams fulfilled. However understand that it is a
trap from the pit of hell to soil your testimony and relationship with God, for
he said “......how then can i do this great wickedness, and sin against
God.....?” (Genesis 39:9). No matter what you are going through now, please do
not compromise your stand and testimony as a child of God.
- 6 BE A PROBLEM SOLVER AND MEET THE NEEDS OF OTHERS
In the season of
waiting for the manifestation of your dreams, what you do is very important. Rather
than spend your days moaning, whining and complaining, take a cue from Joseph, spend
your time helping others to solve problems with the skill you have. It was
clear that Joseph was an excellent administrator; he displayed this ability
both in potiphar’s household and in prison, so well that he was put in charge
in both places.
- 7 PREPARE FOR WHERE YOU ARE GOING
Finally, has God
reassured you that those dreams will surely come to pass? Then, as you wait for
the manifestation, begin to prepare for where you are going. Likewise, as you
prepare to see the manifestation of your dreams, ‘shave off every wrong
mindset, beliefs and attitudes that will not add value to where you are going. Then,
‘change your raiment’; remove every wrong identity and labels that have been
placed on you by people. Have you been told that you cannot make it in life? Have
you been called names, such as ‘slave’ or ‘prisoner’? Have you been given
certain labels that demean and bring you down? Then, take those garments off,
and put on your identity and priestly attire in Christ Jesus. You were saved to
reign, to be in charge, to have dominion and to glorify God. Believe only this!
Even if you haven’t gotten there yet, begin to live as though you are there, so
that when you finally get there you will be ready for it!
