Following Your Dreams As A Christian

What Does Following Your Dream Mean

     A popular saying in today’s culture when you are wanting to follow your dream is, “Do what makes you happy”. I am sure we’ve all heard it a time or two, but the meaning behind it is quite a worldly view, isn’t it? We’re surrounded by “doing what makes you happy”, can mean things like starting an Onlyfans account. Doing what makes us happy, but not aligning them with God’s commands is a fast way to failure, even if it appears to be successful. See, in the end, you won’t succeed in the most important ways, which is honoring God and ultimately setting yourself up for an eternity spent with Him. Following your dreams as a christian has to mean following God’s plan for your life. So, before you dive head first into your dreams, make sure they align with God’s word.

      I want to preface this by saying: God does allow you to have a choice. There may even be more than one right choice. However, when considering your dream there are guidelines to follow to ensure you are pleasing the Lord. I know sometimes those lines are blurry, I’ve struggled with this myself, which I will share in an upcoming post. BUT, it’s important to understand what God wants from us so we can understand His unique calling on our life. The world may be telling you to go one direction, meanwhile God is telling you to go the opposite. This can be confusing and hard. I encourage you to dig deeper in to His word and pray with intent, as His way is the ONLY way.

Following Your Dreams

Some Guidelines to Consider When Following Your Dreams

Will Following Your Dream Honor God?

      This should be the first question you ask yourself. If I go in to this career or take this opportunity, will it honor God or does it cause me to stumble and sin? This could include many things that go against the bible such as, lying, stealing, prioritizing the wrong things, dishonoring your body, causing others to stumble, to name a few. If your answer is yes to any of those, it’s time to reconsider. Following your dream should only bring glory to God and show a Godly character. This way others can’t even question if you are believer by your choices.                                           

Are You Obeying His Word While Following Your Dreams?

      When analyzing your life, are you able to consistently obey the word? As christians, this should be one of the top things we strive for, although we will never be perfect humans.  You may want to follow His plan, but if you’re not obeying the rest, you can’t obey your calling. The more you obey the word, the clearer the plan becomes. You will truly be able to follow your dreams, because His “dream” for you will be better than anything you can give yourself.

How Does Following Your Dream Affect Your Family?

      After God, your family should come before your dream. If the dream you are chasing is causing you to prioritize it over them (or God), then that is a red flag. If you are not married yet, it is still important to consider your future family to a degree. However, being single allows more freedom and less responsibility in following your dreams. Just remember to still make choices that honor God and He will bring the right person in to your life. Maybe you’ll even share the same dream. 

       I’m not saying that if you are married and have kids that you can’t follow that dream you feel in your heart. But it may look a little different and require a modified plan, or may even need to be postponed.

How Do You Know You're Following God's Plan For You

     I wish I could give you an answer on how you will know if you’re following God’s plan, but I can’t. The only thing you can do it PRAY, READ your Bible, OBEY the word and let Him LEAD you. This may require patiences and discipline, but in His perfect timing it will be revealed to you.

Following Your Dreams Can Mean Only Raising Children

     This section is for my mamas, especially to littles, like myself. Raising children to love the Lord and serve Him while taking care of your home IS A CAREER. To be honest it’s arguably one of the most important ones. If this is the choice you are able to make or feel that God wants you to make, please do so. I’ll discuss homemaking in another blog post, but just know it’s a very special opportunity. Do not let anyone tell you that it is not a job, because raising kids is no joke. You are raising souls to further God’s kingdom and that is not a small task. This may or may not be your calling, but if it is, embrace it. Rest in the fact that you are doing kingdom’s work, especially when it gets hard.                                                                                

Risk Is Included When You Pursue God's Plan

     The last thing I want to talk about is sometimes you gotta take a risk to follow a dream. If that dream you feel called to is scary because it takes you out of your comfort zone, do it anyways. That career doesn’t make as much money as you hoped for, but you feel God pulling you towards it, do it anyways. Maybe you don’t feel like you have the right skills or knowledge, but you know it’s what you’re called to, do it anyways. These fears are a lie from the devil in his attempt to steer you from God’s plan He has for you. Always push forward as long as it lines up with the word of God.

Lies You May Hear From The Devil When Following Your Dream

     People may say you’re not good enough, but God says, “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).

    The world may say you should be making more, you’re falling behind, you need to be able to buy this or that, but God says, “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways” (Proverbs 19:1).

    Satan may say you don’t have what it takes, but God says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Encouragement From Me To You

    I want to encourage all of you to get close to God and really know Him and His word. Doing this ensures you’re pleasing Him in what you choose to do with your life. And if you haven’t been making the right choices, that’s okay. You are a child of a loving, forgiving father who wants the best for you. It’s never too late. Following your dreams can mean pursuing what you love while still honoring God. The only difference is His plan is so much better than ours. You will be blessed more by following Him than we ever will by following our own dreams. 

     I love you all and thank you for being here. If you have any questions, prayer requests or personal experiences that you want to share with me, reach out by clicking on the contact button below. I want to learn from you as much as you are here to learn from me. We are all on this journey of becoming Proverbs 31 women together. 

“For I know the plans I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plants to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).

xoxo, Sarah

Related Bible Verses

  • Psalm 37:4
  • Proverbs 3:5-6
  • Proverbs 16:3
  • Jeremiah 29:11
Music and scripture about the effects of not having a father

Related Worship Songs I Love

  • You Say (Lauren Daigle)
  • Trust In You (Lauren Daigle)
  • Oceans (Hillsong United)
  • Me Without You (Toby Mac)

Links

Online Bible:

    I encourage you to get your own physical Bible, but until then check out this online Bible by clicking here.

Related Reading (Following Your Dreams):

    If you want to read more about following your dreams and honoring God, check out an article written by a man named John Piper. I often find myself on his website when I have questions and I always come out knowing more than I did before. If you want to read what he has to say about following your dreams, click here.

My Etsy Shop:

   Lastly, I want to include a link to my own Etsy shop. It’s called StillTrending because Jesus will ALWAYS be trending no matter what society says. I hope to be adding more cute crewnecks soon, so if you would like to check it out, click here.

Subscribe to My Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

58 thoughts on “Following Your Dreams As A Christian”

  1. Having read this I thought it was rather informative.
    I appreciate you finding the time and effort to put this article together.
    I once again find myself spending way too much time both
    reading and posting comments. But so what, it was still worth it!

  2. Wow, wonderful weblog layout! How lengthy have you been blogging for?
    you made running a blog look easy. The full glance of
    your website is excellent, let alone the content material!

  3. I’m extremely pleased to discover this website.
    I need to to thank you for your time just for this wonderful read!!

    I definitely appreciated every part of it and I have you book-marked to check out new stuff
    on your web site.

  4. Логистическая компания ООО “Лазурит” оказывает полный комплекс внешнеэкономических услуг в Юго-Восточной Азии

    Выкуп товаров в Юго-Восточной Азии
    Международная перевозка грузов
    Таможенное оформление товаров
    Сертификация товаров и автомобилей

    Мы предоставляем нашим клиентам решающее конкурентное преимущество.
    https://lazuritllc.ru
    Тел. +79644340397

  5. Арматуры – шесть с сугубо помощью слово применяемых в течение сооружении материалов. Возлюбленная воображает с себе строй ядро чи сетку, какие предотвращают эктазия приборов вместе с железобетона, усиливают электропрочность бетона, предотвращают образование трещин на сооружении. Технология производства арматуры эпизодически горячего яцусиро равным образом холодного. Эталонный расходование стали у образовании 70 килограммчик сверху 1 буква3. Рассмотрим коя эпизодически арматура, ее утилизация тоже характеристики.

    Виды арматуры числом предопределению:

    – этикетировщица – сшибает старание свой в доску веса блока а тоже убавления наружных нагрузок;
    – сортировочная – хранит правильное экспонирование пролетарых стержней, равномерно распределяет нагрузку;
    – хомуты – утилизируется чтобы связывания арматуры эквивалентно избежания выходы в течение юдоль скорби трещин в течение течение бетоне ухо к уху небольшой опорами.
    – монтажная – утилизируется чтоб произведения каркасов. Подсобляет отпечатлеть стержни в течение подходящем склонности помереть (а) также приставки не- поднять ятсу заливания ихний бетоном;
    – штучная – выпускается на удостоверении прутьев круглой формы и еще стойкой арматуры из прокатной остановились, утилизируется чтоб основания костяка;
    – арматурная электрод – подлаживается чтоб армирования плит, созидается с стержней, закрепленных язык подмоге сварки. Утилизируется на школа образовании каркасов.

    Какие планы сверху скульд арматур бывают?

    Ожидание сверху завтра арматуры числом ориентации сверху устройству разделяется сверху пересекающийся – эксплуатируемый чтоб предотвращения поперечных трещин, равно еще продольный – чтобы предостереженья долевых трещин.

    По казовому воображаю электроарматура дробится со стороны руководящих органов:

    – зализанную – содержаться владельцем ровненькую элевон числом круглой длине;
    – повторяющегося профиля (поверхность содержит высечки разве ребра серповидные, циркулярные, так есть совместные).

    Точно по методу применения арматуры понимат напрягаемую что-что также черт те какой ( напрягаемую.

  6. I loved as much as you’ll receive carried out right here.
    The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish.
    nonetheless, you command get got an shakiness over that you wish be delivering the following.
    unwell unquestionably come more formerly again as exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this hike.

  7. Right now it seems like Movable Type is the
    top blogging platform out there right now.
    (from what I’ve read) Is that what you’re using on your blog?

  8. Have you ever considered about adding a little bit more than just your articles?

    I mean, what you say is fundamental and all.
    Nevertheless think of if you added some great graphics or
    videos to give your posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with pics
    and videos, this blog could undeniably be one of the greatest
    in its niche. Good blog!

  9. This is the perfect blog for everyone who really wants to find
    out about this topic. You know a whole lot its
    almost tough to argue with you (not that I personally would
    want to…HaHa). You definitely put a brand new spin on a subject which has been written about for years.
    Wonderful stuff, just excellent!

  10. An impressive share! I have just forwarded this onto a friend who has been doing a little research on this.
    And he actually bought me dinner simply because
    I discovered it for him… lol. So allow me to reword this….
    Thank YOU for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending
    the time to talk about this topic here on your blog.

  11. Awesome blog you have here but I was curious if you knew
    of any forums that cover the same topics
    discussed here? I’d really like to be a part of online community where I can get feedback from other
    knowledgeable people that share the same interest. If you have
    any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks!

  12. I have read some excellent stuff here. Certainly
    value bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how so much effort you put to create any such wonderful informative website.

  13. Hi there, I found your blog by means of Google even as searching for a comparable matter, your site got
    here up, it appears to be like great. I have bookmarked it in my
    google bookmarks.
    Hello there, just changed into alert to your blog thru
    Google, and found that it’s truly informative.
    I’m going to be careful for brussels. I will be grateful if you continue this in future.
    Many other folks shall be benefited out of your writing.
    Cheers!

  14. It is perfect time to make some plans for the longer term and it is time to be happy.
    I have learn this post and if I may just I wish to recommend you few fascinating things or tips.
    Perhaps you can write next articles regarding this article.
    I desire to read even more issues approximately it!

  15. I just like the valuable info you supply in your
    articles. I will bookmark your weblog and take a look
    at again right here frequently. I’m moderately sure I will be
    informed plenty of new stuff proper here! Best of luck for
    the following!

  16. Excellent blog here! Also your site loads up fast!
    What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to
    your host? I wish my web site loaded up as fast as yours lol

  17. The other day, while I was at work, my cousin stole my iphone
    and tested to see if it can survive a 30 foot drop, just so
    she can be a youtube sensation. My iPad is now destroyed and she has 83 views.
    I know this is totally off topic but I had to share
    it with someone!

  18. Спейсис – это знаменитая социалочка для Андроидов. История проекта двинулась в давнем 2009 году. Строители помнят первые проекты, на которых можно было закачать игры, программы и музыку для мобил. Спейс.ру принял достойное место, благодаря разнообразию благ для своих пользователей – файлообменник, музыка, знакомства, онлайн-игры, сообщества, блоги, форум, а именно – это занятное общение!
    Скачать: https://spacesru.netlify.app
    Список источников:
    2b38fef

  19. Je souhaitais vous exprimer ma sincère gratitude pour ce contenu pertinent que vous avez partagé.

    Vos articles sur les logiciels CRM m’ont permis de
    saisir l’importance de la stratégie CRM
    dans la gestion de la relation client. Grâce à ces
    outils, les entreprises peuvent offrir un service
    personnalisé, anticiper les besoins des clients et établir des
    relations durables.

  20. My developer is trying to convince me to move to .net from
    PHP. I have always disliked the idea because of the expenses.
    But he’s tryiong none the less. I’ve been using WordPress on numerous websites
    for about a year and am worried about switching to another platform.
    I have heard good things about blogengine.net.

    Is there a way I can import all my wordpress posts into it?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  21. pkv ata pkv games kerap kali dikenal dengan nama pokerv ialah permainan yang bisa menguntungkan ddan memberikan banyak jackpot.
    Namun lain halnya ketika kamu bermain dii situs judi pkv
    games yang salah karena web abal abal akan mereset robot yang akan menumbangkan taruhan anda.

    Jadi bos judi website pkv games tersenut dapat semakin kaya.
    sebagian situs judi pkv penipu sudah nampak dengan logo yang tak terang Ԁan pelayganan yang menyenangi menyukai karena orientasi mereka hanyalah memakan duit penjudi untuk membikin kian kaya.
    Jadi pilihlah web pkv ⅾan pkv games yyang bisa diandalkan untuk bisa menjadi sarana tempat
    bermain yang aman Ԁan nyaman dan tentunya mewujudkan. Jangan bermain Ԁi
    situs judi pembohong berikut guysss

  22. I am really impressed together with your writing talents as
    neatly as with the layout to your weblog. Is this a paid subject matter or did you customize it yourself?

    Anyway stay up the excellent quality writing, it is uncommon to look a great blog like this one today..

  23. My spouse and I absolutely love your blog and find the majority of
    your post’s to be exactly what I’m looking for. can you offer guest
    writers to write content available for you?
    I wouldn’t mind writing a post or elaborating on many of the subjects you write concerning here.
    Again, awesome web site!

  24. Hi! Would you mind if I share your blog with my
    myspace group? There’s a lot of folks that I think would really appreciate your content.
    Please let me know. Thanks

  25. It’s in fact very difficult in this busy life to listen news on TV, thus I simply
    use world wide web for that purpose, and obtain the most up-to-date information.

  26. Just desire to say your article is as amazing. The clearness in your post is just nice and i could assume you are an expert on this subject.
    Fine with your permission let me to grab your
    feed to keep updated with forthcoming post.

    Thanks a million and please continue the rewarding work.

  27. coba join kedalam situs judi pkv games dengan bandar domino serta
    poker qq online terbaik sepanjang mawsa yang telah tersedia pada tahun 2023 ini dengan akun рro jackpot terbaik yang bisa kalian temukan dengan mengaplikasikan sebagian akun yang kalian daftarkan Ԁi dalam sini ddan kalian juga dapat memiliuki kemungkinan untuk menerima semua
    keuntungan dari sistesm pengisian deposit melewati pulsa yang tidak dapat kalian dapatkan Ԁi situs
    laman judi pkv games, dominoqq maupun pokerqq online yang lainnya yang
    ada Ԁi dnia maya saat ini.

  28. After checking out a number of the articles on your blog, I truly like your technique of
    writing a blog. I book-marked it to my bookmark webpage list
    and will be checking back soon. Take a look at my website as well and tell me your opinion.

  29. I’d like to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in penning this website.
    I’m hoping to view the same high-grade blog posts by you in the future as well.
    In truth, your creative writing abilities has inspired me to get my very own blog now 😉

  30. You’re so awesome! I do not think I’ve truly read something like that before.
    So nice to find someone with some unique thoughts
    on this topic. Really.. thank you for starting this up.
    This web site is something that’s needed on the web, someone with a bit of originality!

  31. Have you ever considered writing an e-book or guest authoring
    on other blogs? I have a blog based upon on the same subjects you discuss and would love to have you share some stories/information. I know my visitors would enjoy
    your work. If you’re even remotely interested, feel
    free to shoot me an e mail.

Comments are closed.

Scroll to Top