Enlarge the site of your tent, and let your tent curtains be stretched out; do not hold back; lengthen your ropes, and drive your pegs deep. For you will spread out to the right and to the left, and your descendants will dispossess nations and inhabit the desolate cities. D not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame. Isaiah 54: 2-4
Inertia is likened to our tendency to slip back into old habits or linger in old comfort zones. It speaks boldly of human kind’s abilities to adopt complicit ideologies that create atmospheres conducive to procrastination and self-sabotage. In this place, inferiority complexes, fear and stagnant thoughts take center stage as our dreams and purposes wane in the distance. For some, inertia is a welcomed toxin that lulls us to dormancy. For others, it represents all that we refuse to confront or change in our lives.
For many of us, dreams are mere thoughts. They are not entertained or afforded an arena in which they could freely express themselves. Dreams are little more than childlike fantasies that serve to provide a temporary escape from real life. It is what children do to pass the time—nothing more, nothing less.
The word of God, however, has a different take on things. In the aforementioned passage, the people are encouraged to enlarge their tents. They are admonished to stretch out their tents, to lengthen their ropes and drive their pegs deeply. Have you ever seen a deflated balloon? While in its dormant state and void of air, balloons are not very attractive or fun. However, when it is expanded to full capacity, these splendid wonders float and delight both the young and the old. Such are the same with our dreams.
Our dreams are meant to be more than wishful thinking—they are meant to be fulfilled. Samma Sankappa promotes right thinking. In order to breathe our dreams to life, we must be willing to pay the cost. Sometimes it means a loss of time, financial resources or even a loss of our desires—all of which are temporary. God wants us to enlarge our capacity to dream big. He desires us to stretch not only our dreams but also our faith, hope and trust in Him. It is written that God brings us from faith to faith and from glory to glory. If we want to see our dreams manifested—no matter how big or small they may be—we must be willing to move outside of our comfort zones. It has been said “if you want something you’ve never had, you have to be willing to do something you’ve never done.” The same holds true for our dreams.
Many of us allow fear and feelings of inferiority to quench our dreams and visions. But know this: fear and inferiority breathe on your say so—neither can affect you without your permission. Get out of old habits and enlarge your capacity to dream.
Inertia is likened to our tendency to slip back into old habits or linger in old comfort zones. It speaks boldly of human kind’s abilities to adopt complicit ideologies that create atmospheres conducive to procrastination and self-sabotage. In this place, inferiority complexes, fear and stagnant thoughts take center stage as our dreams and purposes wane in the distance. For some, inertia is a welcomed toxin that lulls us to dormancy. For others, it represents all that we refuse to confront or change in our lives.
For many of us, dreams are mere thoughts. They are not entertained or afforded an arena in which they could freely express themselves. Dreams are little more than childlike fantasies that serve to provide a temporary escape from real life. It is what children do to pass the time—nothing more, nothing less.
The word of God, however, has a different take on things. In the aforementioned passage, the people are encouraged to enlarge their tents. They are admonished to stretch out their tents, to lengthen their ropes and drive their pegs deeply. Have you ever seen a deflated balloon? While in its dormant state and void of air, balloons are not very attractive or fun. However, when it is expanded to full capacity, these splendid wonders float and delight both the young and the old. Such are the same with our dreams.
Our dreams are meant to be more than wishful thinking—they are meant to be fulfilled. Samma Sankappa promotes right thinking. In order to breathe our dreams to life, we must be willing to pay the cost. Sometimes it means a loss of time, financial resources or even a loss of our desires—all of which are temporary. God wants us to enlarge our capacity to dream big. He desires us to stretch not only our dreams but also our faith, hope and trust in Him. It is written that God brings us from faith to faith and from glory to glory. If we want to see our dreams manifested—no matter how big or small they may be—we must be willing to move outside of our comfort zones. It has been said “if you want something you’ve never had, you have to be willing to do something you’ve never done.” The same holds true for our dreams.
Many of us allow fear and feelings of inferiority to quench our dreams and visions. But know this: fear and inferiority breathe on your say so—neither can affect you without your permission. Get out of old habits and enlarge your capacity to dream.
©2010-2013 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved
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