Boring is often only a matter of perspective.

I remember taking my grandson shopping. My wife and daughter were trying on clothes, so he and I made our way to a sporting goods store. There was a play area for children outside, so we spent some time there before we went in the store to shop. I should say, before I went in the store to shop. There was nothing in the store that interested him.

I tried to look around, but he kept asking, “When we will be done?” and, “Can we go play outside again?” I asked him to be patient and wait, promising to go outside and play again. I looked in one of the display cabinets and when I looked up, he was gone. I panicked. After a few minutes of searching, I found him sitting behind another case with his head in his hands. “What are you doing? I asked. Without looking up he responded, “trying to wait patiently.” I took his hand and we went outside to play.

In the store, I was excited and deeply interested. He was bored. What I enjoyed was almost tortuous for him. What bored him, excited me. Boring truly was in the eye of the beholder.

Some of our shared Christian journey can seem boring. The worship music may not be our style. The pastor may not preach to our preferences. The readings may leave us uninspired, and the service may seem too long. It is easy to feel bored and disinterested. It is especially challenging in a culture of significant customization, where we can special order exactly what we like. Mingle that with the ever-growing consumer mentality and we begin shopping for churches that tick all of our boxes, and become disengaged from activities that don’t move us.

It this context, it is wise to ask the important questions. Is everything supposed to move me in the same way? Must everything meet my emotional and intellectual expectations? Does boring equal bad?

My grandson lacked the maturity to reflect on those questions while we shopped, but as adults, we can challenge ourselves to look at things through different eyes. I was not particularly excited by the outdoor play area, but I was excited to watch my grandson enjoy himself. The play area wasn’t made for me, but it was created for him, and it was no problem for me to sacrifice my desires for his joy.

What if our spiritual life was embraced with similar eyes? What if, instead of judging experiences based upon how they met our personal desires, we beheld them through they eyes, and needs of others, including God? What if our focus was on the blessings others received? What if our deepest question was, “Does this bring joy to God? Is it possible that what we find boring is what God loves, what others need, even what we need without knowing it?

I once shared a conversation with a woman who sat nearby in a coffee shop. She shared the she was Roman Catholic and attended the 7:30 am Mass at a nearby church. I asked why she chose that service and she replied, “Because the priest can get it done in 15-20 minutes.” After a brief pause she reflected, “That might not be the best reason. I just don’t find it interesting, so I am glad to get it over with.”

We all have things that we want to get through because they do not impact us the way we wish they did. Maybe we don’t fully understand them, maybe we don’t comprehend their significance, maybe we just need to behold them a different way. The fact that we are bored may say more about us that it does about the experience.

Certainly, we should offer God our best in everything we do, and I have endured experiences where the lack of investment was obvious. However, even those moments can yield beauty and blessings if we are open to receive them. If we change our desire from entertainment to encounter, then we begin to open our eyes to behold the One we love and who loves us.

The time with my grandson was immeasurably valuable. I don’t get as much time as I would like to be with him, and I can always shop when he is not around. My goal was not to shop, but to be with him, letting him know that he matters to me and that he is loved. Could it be that, if we approach our spiritual life in the same way, we might behold more than we imagined? Maybe what we find most boring will be the place we behold the greatest vision of God.

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The proverb is true, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18) Vision is central living a Spirit-led life. Vision is a powerful motivator, and it helps clarify direction and decisions as we move forward. There truly is power in vision.

It is also true that vision needs to come from the right source. Too often we equate our personal hopes and dreams with divinely inspired vision. When that happens, we can easily find ourselves striving toward something destructive, or typically, something unrealistic. While most of our self-made dreams are not evil, they can be misguided, and pursuing the wrong vision can lead to frustration and disappointment.

While I was in seminary, I spoke to my advisor about some of my disillusionment with church life. She was a wonderful person and an excellent advisor. I knew she would have good insight and put my fears and frustrations to rest. I never expected her response. I told her I was disillusioned and she said, “Good.”

It was one of the few times I was truly speechless. How was this a good thing? I thought she misunderstood me and when I clarified my comment, she gave me the same response. When I asked her how she could say that, she said, “Think about the words you just used. You said you were dis-illusioned. That means you are no longer embracing an illusion, and that is good.”

It took some time for that truth to take hold. I confess, I really wanted her to give me some new insight that would help my dream become reality. Instead, she wanted me to adjust my vision to fit reality. It wasn’t that she didn’t want me to dream big, or to work for something better. Instead, she wanted me to face what is so that I could accurately, and faithfully, embrace a healthy vision for the future.

Real vision is birthed out of reality. Too often, we want to believe that one small change will make everything better. If we just complete our education, get vocational validation, or move to new location, our life will be better, or so we want to believe. We desperately want to embrace a reality that is just an illusion. Things are what they are, but that doesn’t mean things can’t change. Real change, however, can only happen when we accept reality.

One of my favorite quotes from Jesus is, “In this life you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) I love this because Jesus is real. He doesn’t sugarcoat reality, or offer some abstract utopia. He says it like it is. Life will have trouble, but you need to have hope.

True vision never denies reality. It embraces it, and then looks to a future where real change can take place. This is something much more than the common comment, “It is what it is.” That is birthed from a defeatist position. It suggests that there is no hope for change. God-led vision says, “it is what it is, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.”

We need vision, but that vision needs to come from God. Our own dreams may seem plausible, but they are not what they appear. When vision comes from us, it is not grounded in the full picture. However, when it comes from God, is embraces the full reality of what is, and the large picture of what God can do. When we prayerfully let God plant the vision in our hearts and minds, we can see things as they really are, no illusion, and we also see what they can, and should be.

So, today, let’s set aside our wishes and embrace God’s vision. Not only we will find peace in our hearts, but we will begin working for what really can be.

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“Then the Lord answered me and said: Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it. For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.” – Habakkuk 2:2-3

Twenty-four years ago, God gave me a vision. I was walking to church and I saw it. The image was as clear in my mind and spirit as if it stood before me. I saw the church I pastored, but it looked different. There were additions to the original building and increased parking space. The Church was full of activity. I was not counting people, but everywhere I looked, ministry was happening. I didn’t know what all the ministries were, but I could see people blessed in, and by, the work that was taking place. People were coming and going, and those that left were clearly on a mission. The community, region, and the world were affected by what God was doing.

I was overwhelmed with excitement and joy. God was moving, and the church was being the body of Christ. You can imagine the hope that filled me, and how it grew as I saw the plans for the first addition begin to come together. The vision was seared into my thoughts, and my heart. I could not wait to see what would happen next. However, it was not long before I found out I was about to be assigned to a new church. I couldn’t understand why God gave me such a clear vision, only to remove me from it.

I began to think God gave me the vision so that I would pray for it to come to pass, which I continued to do. I wondered if it might be preparation for something else God wanted me to do, but it seemed so specific. After a few years, I started to believe that the vision was for someone else and, while I continued to pray, I felt like I lost something. From time to time, my wife would say, ” Maybe, one day, you will go back and finish it.” I loved the sentiment, but it simply wasn’t possible… until it was. After 22 years of waiting in prayer, I was offered the opportunity to return. Many pieces of that vision are already in place, but the passion God gave me decades ago is once again burning brightly in my heart. God’s appointed time arrived.

The Lord told Habakkuk to keep the vision large, and to wait for it. The vision came with an appointed time, and God’s visions do not lie. God’s timing is not ours, and when God is ready, the vision will surely come. It may seem as if the fulfillment of the vision is impossible, but with God, all things are possible. What feels like a delay, is actually preparation, but it is easy to give up in the season of preparation. We can lose hope and faith that God will fulfill it.

A good friend frequently reminds me that all of the times “suddenly” appears in Scripture, it usually occurs after a long season of waiting and prayer. What appears sudden is actually the result of preparation for God’s perfect timing. The waiting is not easy, but God is faithful.

The Lord’s word came to pass for Habakkuk, and it is coming to pass for me. God’s Word for you will come to pass as well. It may not come in the time, or in the way, you expect, but God did not forget you, or the vision. Don’t lose heart, and don’t give up. Wait for it. It is not over until God says so, and remember, all of the promises of God are, “Yes, and Amen.” (2 Corinthians 1:20)

So, if you are holding onto a vision from God, but seeing no results, keep the vision large so you can see it, and remember, “If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.”

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Identifying the sources of negative spiritual gravity in our lives is the first step to breaking free. When we see what is holding us back, those things begin to lose some power in the light of that exposure, but knowing gravity exists will not give us the power to overcome its pull. We need to take active steps to move upward. Here are five steps that can build the momentum we need.

Dream God-Sized Dreams

Do you remember your imagination? You probably used it a lot when you were younger, but in the course of maturity, we become more conservative in our vision and we constrain our dreams. God dreams big dreams, and you are created in God’s image. You were made to pursue grand visions, not to settle for what is common, or easy. The first step toward breaking free from the sources of negative spiritual gravity is to give our imaginations permission to dream big again.

What would you do if you had nothing holding you back? What captivates your heart? What is burning within you, crying to be free? These are the questions to ask, and ponder. Take the shackles off of your dreams, and embrace the Biblical promise that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Remember, we have a God who can do, “exceedingly, abundantly beyond all we can ask or imagine through his power that is at work within you.” (Ephesians 3:20)

Take Hold of the Vision

Dreams remain dreams until we embrace them, then they become a vision. Keep dreaming, but as you begin to resonate with your dreams, let them become visions that draw you forward. To use the rocket illustration of the past two days, launches do not happen by accident, nor are they just to see the rocket go up. There is a clear vision of the rocket’s purpose, direction, and destination. Dreams must be distilled into a vision. Even if all of the details are not clear, the next step is to own the vision that is growing within you. Once you take hold of it, the clarity will begin to come, and you will be on your way. God reminded the prophet Habakkuk, “The vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end – it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.” (Habakkuk 2:3)

Fill Your Tank with Faith

You cannot create energy without fuel, and that fuel is faith. Breaking free will involve building our faith, and increasing the capacity for faith in our lives. Start with what you have. If your faith is low, then use what you have to accomplish small victories. A series of small steps accomplishes the same thing as a giant leap, and with each step completed, your faith will grow.

It is also important to feed on inspiration. Read Scripture, pray, and spend time in fellowship with others who dream God-sized dreams. Read books by people with vision and faith. Savor the stories of faith-filled people, both past and present. It is very easy to find stories of defeat and discouragement. Make the effort to fill yourself with things that strengthen your faith and deepen your dreams.

As hard as it is to hear, it may be necessary to remove yourself from voices that speak negativity and defeat. It is very hard to build faith when others are holding you back. I am not suggesting our relationships with people are merely expendable, but embracing the dream God plants in your life may require limiting the impact some people have on your life and energy. Instead, surround yourself with people who will share their faith and help you fill your tank.

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

Breaking free from what holds us back involves playing one of the greatest, and most significant, games of follow the leader. Just as driving requires keeping our eyes on where we want to go, so moving forward into our destiny demands that we keep our eyes on the One who is leading us into it.

You might remember the story of the Apostle Peter. He was in a boat with the other disciples when they saw a figure walking on the waves. At first they are afraid, but then they realize that it is Jesus. Peter calls out to Jesus with a burst of faith and says, “Tell me to come out to you.” Jesus makes that invitation and Peter responds. Eyes on Jesus he begins to walk upon the same waves, out to where Jesus is. Somewhere along the way, he moves his attention from the One who called him to the waves surrounding him. With that simple shift of his gaze, he begins to sink into the water, causing Jesus to come to his rescue.

When our eyes are on Jesus, we can do amazing things. When we look away, we begin to sink. Keep your eyes on Jesus.

Don’t Look Back

Jesus said, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) Again, this is not a condemnation, merely a statement of fact. If we keep longingly looking back toward what held us captive, our fitness level is not ready for the demands of the race before us. Imagine an Olympic runner trying to win a race while looking back at the starting line. It simply doesn’t work. While God was surely with us in that place in the past, God is with us now calling us into our future. Remembering where we came from and what we did is fine, but our gaze must remain forward to run a fit race.

With these steps in mind we can trust Jesus to lead the way and the Holy Spirit to empower us to achieve the destiny God is calling us to embrace. I would love to say it is easy, but that is simply not true. Great things require great effort, and our calling is a great calling. However, if we remain faithful and disciplined; if we will persevere with passion, we will break free from the strongholds holding us back and soar into our future with Christ.

We will wrap up this theme looking at the wonder and beauty that is found soaring with Christ. Until then, let the Spirit build your faith, and keep your eyes on Jesus.

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“Write down the revelation
and make it plain on tablets
so that a herald may run with it.
For the revelation awaits an appointed time;
it speaks of the end
and will not prove false.
Though it linger, wait for it;
it will certainly come
and will not delay.” (Habakkuk 2:2-3)

God tells him to write down the vision and make it clear so people can read it. There is nothing hidden here. God wants the message declared so that no one can miss it. The revelation the prophet received is coming. It is on its way, and God wants the people to be ready, actively looking for it with expectation. Could it be that God is looking for the same thing to happen as we enter this New Year? Does God have a vision for the church and the world, and is he looking for us to declare it plainly so that others will see it?

As you might imagine, my answer to those questions is a resounding, “Yes!” The church of Jesus Christ is not meant to be a group of silent observers, hiding from the world. Of course, we are not meant to be obnoxious disciples condemning the world either. We are called to be witness of the Good News of Jesus Christ. We are those who affirm to people the truth of God’s word, and point them to the Living Word. God is on a mission to radically transform the world one human heart at a time, and we are invited to be a part of that mission.

Disciples of Jesus need to look past personal preferences and popular agendas in order to ask the Savior what his desires and plans are. We want to know what is on the heart of God, so that we can make that our heart as well. The Bible says that Jesus, “ever lives to intercede for us.” (Hebrews 7:25) Jesus is praying for us and for the world. Doesn’t it seem like it would be a good idea to find out what Jesus is praying will take place so that we can join in that prayer, and join in the work to see it become a reality in the world.

As disciples, we are followers of Jesus. He does not follow our plans, we follow his. Then, God graciously extends the opportunity to us to become leaders for those around us as we make God’s revelation clear so that people can run with it. You and I are privileged to be witnesses, living billboards, which reveal Jesus and his message to the world.

God’s plan is taking shape and will come to pass. The promise is that the revelation is for an appointed time, but it will not delay. God will not be early, nor will he be late. The revelation, God’s vision, will come forth at just the right time. In the meantime, we wait, but we do so actively. We make God’s plan easy to see as people run by so that they can take hold of that vision and live it out in their lives in the world. When we do this, we become disciples of Jesus, who make disciples of Jesus for the transformation of the world.

God’s New Year’s resolution for us is no small wish, it is a great vision from a great God. God’s revelation is sealed in Jesus Christ and empowered through the Holy Spirit. As we begin this year, it is time for us to go big in our faith and discipleship. Let’s do this!

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Does anything say new beginnings better than a birth? Even our cultural celebration of New Year’s Eve and Day represents the New Year in the form of a baby taking over for the aging Father Time. I, for one, am profoundly struck by the celebration of beginnings right in the middle of the Christmas season. It there is a new beginning worth celebrating, it has to be the one that took place in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago.

The prophet Isaiah declared God’s intention to do something fresh, to initiate a new beginning, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:19) Certainly that vision finds its high point with the Christ Child in the manger, but it also reveals something of the heart and plan of God in our lives. God did an amazing new thing when Jesus entered the world, and he continues to do amazing, new things as Jesus enters us in our world.

God has a plan for us, and a plan for the world. It is a good plan, and those who embrace it find life. Remember the words from Jeremiah, “ ^‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” (Jeremiah 29:11) God’s plan for us is to see us embrace the future and hope that is destined for us, and live the lives we were made to live.

The beauty of God’s promise is that it is not reserved for a single day, but is truth for every day. Many people will make New Year’s resolutions today. Most will not follow through on them. There will be plans and visions claimed, but the twists and turns of life will distract, and is some cases destroy, those plans. Yet, God’s plan stands forever. God is not surprised by life, he is the Author of it. Heaven does not shake in fear of events or obstacles. The Lord of heaven and earth is more than able to make his will reality. God’s promise remains secure. This is a wonderful truth! There is nothing wrong with making plans and resolutions, but the greatest beginning is found in Jesus.

A good friend challenged her Facebook friends to remember that greater than New Year’s resolutions is the call to respond to the new life in Christ every day. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Every day is a new beginning with God. Every moment is pregnant with opportunity to embrace God’s vision for our lives and for the world. What God began in Bethlehem, is continuing today. Jesus is God with us, and, “of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end.” (Isaiah 9:7)

Happy New Year! I pray we make amazing plans and resolutions. I also pray that every day we embrace the promise and vision of God, to be members of God’s great family, and a part of God’s great plan for the world. Today is a day of new beginnings!

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Once, while traveling in a boat, Jesus taught his disciples to beware of the yeast of the religious leaders. Jesus wanted them to be cautious of what they allowed to grow within their spirits, their thoughts, and their actions. It was a simple lesson, but one that quickly became much more significant, for the disciples heard a different focus in Jesus’ words. Instead of being concerned with the spiritual issue at hand, they began to discuss with one one another their belief that Jesus was concerned that they only brought one loaf of bread with them.

The situation is only amplified by the fact that the disciples watched earlier, as Jesus took a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish and used them to feed thousands of people. He did this in two separate occasions, yet the disciples were still arguing over bread in the boat, believing Jesus was concerned about what they would eat. They were unable to lift their vision to see the larger truths of Jesus’ spiritual message, and God’s provision through Jesus himself. These precious followers of the Savior struggled to see the miraculous gift that was right in front of them.

Hearing their conversation, Jesus interrupts them to address the situation. The Gospel of Mark tells the conversation this way: Jesus said, “Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember? When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They said to him, “Twelve.” “And the seven for the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” And they said to him, “Seven.” And he said to them, “Do you not yet understand?” (Mark 8:17-21)

I wonder how much frustration Jesus felt at this point. I am sure Jesus’ compassion far exceeds mine, but I know how disheartening it can be when the people you love and minister with seem to keep missing the point. A few instances come to mind:

After preaching a strong sermon on why gossip is so destructive and should not be a part of Christian conversation, I walked into the entryway to find several people who only moments ago were shouting, “Amen!” deep in a personal gossip festival.

I frequently preach on the power of words, encouraging people to watch the negativity of their tongue. Many times, these services conclude with conversations where people pour out the litany of everything wrong in their lives and the world.

A personal favorite is the ubiquitous, “It’s too bad the people who needed to hear that weren’t here to hear it, pastor.” Of course, this is usually spoke by people who really needed to hear it themselves.

There is a long list of similar situations, but these are not the concerns that truly affect and concern me. What really challenges me is that I do the same thing, and I do it repeatedly. Lessons of faith and trust learned in experiences with Jesus along my journey, seem quickly forgotten in the face of a new problem, or difficult season.

When I look back over all of the compassion and provision God demonstrated in my life, it is hard not to believe that I am cared for in my current circumstances, and that God is not planning provision for my future. The problem is, frequently, I don’t look back. I become so focused on the issue I am facing at the moment that I forget to remember what I learned along the way. So, when faced with a financial concern, I tend to focus on my immediate need and neglect all of the times God miraculously met my need in the past. When faced with a difficult message to craft, I fail to remember the inspiration I previously received. You get the picture.

This kind of selective memory weakens our faith and inhibits our actions. It applies to disciples in the boat with Jesus, to me when I face challenging circumstances, and to all of us when we forget the places the power of God blessed us in the past. When we lose sight of where we’ve been and who goes with us, we lose the vision that propels us forward through our difficulties.

Jesus asked the disciples, “Do you not yet understand?” When I say it to myself, I usually ask, “Are you slow to see?” However the question is asked, it is a necessary challenge to our vision. When we look back and remember the power of God at work in our lives, we find the faith to look forward believing that God is, “able to exceedingly, abundantly beyond all we can ask or imagine,” through his power that is at work within us. It is in this knowledge that trust, vision, and hope are found. We may be slow to see, but once we do, we capture a vision that knows no boundaries!

I challenge you to join me in a quest to remember the powerful lessons we learned. We have been taught by God along the way. If we remember those valuable lessons, the future will be more exciting, more amazing than we we can imagine, and it will be filled will a host of new, more wonderful lessons to learn. May we all have eyes to see.

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People talk a lot about dreams and visions. Sometimes, they use other words, but questions about direction and goals are fairly common. Students are asked about their dreams for the future. Businesses continually refine vision statements to help their leadership and employees keep focused in their efforts. From the, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” questions we ask our children, to the plans we make for retirement, there are numerous opportunites to discuss our dreams and visions.

Is this what the prophet Joel was talking about? Was he really declaring that God would one day send the Holy Spirit so that we could articulate a vision for our business and ponder our hopes for our future? Was the end of this great gift from God a fancy mission statement to hang on the wall, or some keen financial planning? Is it possible, that the prophet was declaring something much greater?

In the book of Acts, we find this quote from Joel shared by Jesus' disciple Peter. On the day of Pentecost, a great Jewish celebration, the Holy Spirit met Jesus' disciples in a room while they were praying and waiting for the gift Jesus said God would send. Jesus told them that it was good that he went away because the gift that was coming would be worth it. In some amazing words, he said that they would do even greater things than he did because of this wonderful gift. Clearly, Jesus encouraged his early followers to have some pretty big expectations.

After their experience with the promised gift of the Holy Spirit in that upper room, they went out into the streets to declare the good news of God's gift of love, salvation, and power to all who would listen. They were estatic, and shared their story with great excitement. Their passion was so overwhelming, that many people believed they were drunk. This is where Peter stood to say that, instead of being drunk, they were fulfilling the promise made by the prophet Joel. This was great news of God's presence with humanity in a powerful way. It was so much more than the creative words of a leadership think tank.

This morning, I enjoyed a cup of coffee and some great conversation with a coleague in my community. We come from somewhat different backgrounds, and serve in different denominations, but we celebrate that we are joined together under the name of Jesus, and by the power of his Spirit. God is clearly growing a friendship, but God is also giving birth to an amazing vision for the church and the community. Both of us share a sense of great expectation about what God is about to do here. The more we talked, sharing our dreams, the more we sensed a great vision emerging.

Our dreams and visions are far more than wishing for a few more people in attendance Sunday morning, and definately more than hoping for a little more money to pay the bills. Together, we are envisioning a comprehesive transformation of our community and region, that creates a dynamic impact far beyond our geographic location. We are sharing some God-sized dreams and seeking the vision, and direction from God's Spirit to bring them forth.

This is what the prophet Joel saw prophetically. It was a time when the Holy Spirt would help people see things from God's perspective and catch a passionate vision for what God wants to do in, and through, them. It doesn't stop there. The powerful vision of the Holy Spirit is not just for a couple of pastors in a coffee shop today, it is for all of the church of Jesus Christ. If we open ourselves to God and listen for the Spirit's leading, all of us, sons and daughters, old and young, can experience those prophetic dreams and visions. It is a promise!

What dreams is God speaking to you? What God-sized vision is coming to life inside of you, and how does God want to release it in your community and the world? Just imagine what will happen when the prophetic vision spoken by Joel is fully released in our world. Just imagine! Just envision! Just dream!

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