Ever merged onto the interstate from a two lane highway? Ever moved from a small town to a big city? Ever go from an apartment to a single-family home? All of these things have one thing in common--expansion. In expanding, the vision can seem lost and sometimes blurry. Expanding can seem hard and stressful. You cannot take everything and everyone from the old place to the new place. That's where I am in life. I was getting blurry and stressed as I continued the process. Now, I understand my frustration and irritation is not with my surroundings but it is the expansion of my vision and me trying to take old things into the new place. I can't do it. I won't do it. If that means cutting off some things and people, I have to act accordingly. The manifestation of the vision is so close, I can't afford for anything to hinder its fruition(act of bearing fruit). I must be intentional and purposeful in all my actions. Some will understand (especially if they are going after vision as well) and some will not understand (those not dreaming). I now understand as the vision expands, I have to do the same in my mind, heart, and spirit. Someone once told me in biblical times, they never put new wine in old wine skins. My vision is upon the horizon and it is ever expanding as a walk toward it. What has He prompted you to walk towards? Will you know it when you see it?
Quote expressing the ever expanding vision:
"No matter how far a person can go the horizon is still way beyond you." --Zora Neale Hurston
My MOTIVATION RIGHT NOW...ENJOY!!!
Crystal, I really appreciate your point of view. Those of your blogs that I have read have really spoken to me in different areas of my life or they would give me something to reflect on. This one gives me the reminder that expansion is not always comfortable to us--we sometimes become complacent with where we are, which causes us to lose focus on a vision as well as our ability to dream. I have often caught myself falling into that place where I became complacent with the things and people around me,but I had to remind myself that it is not about me but what He has placed before me. This blog allowed me to refocus on this again... Thanks girl!
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Wow. That is awesome on so many levels that you understand where God is trying to take you,and even in knowing that you will lose people or things in your life that you are accustomed to in your life & surrendering them and yourself as a sacrifice. I admire your heart,mind, and spirit. One day I'm sure that someone may read this blog,or hear you speak in person & then grasp the idea or concept that they have been missing in their life, and will learn discipline, sacrifice, and how to hear from God..
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your words. It is my hearts desire to inspire and encourage God's people. Again thank you for your words.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous at 12:46...I don't know who you are but you see my vision through my words...thanks. It is God's vision for me to use my words both written and spoken. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHow the mighty GOD works...left revival tonight the minister taught on this very thing. Sometime in order to get what God has in store for us, some of the people and things around us have to be moved out of the way. Is this not confirmation... Love You
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