“If you want to dream bigger dreams, get around dreamers.”- Mark Batterson
In Chapter 17 (“The Rabbit Room”) of Chase the Lion, Pastor Mark Batterson observes that getting where God wants us to go involves a partnership. Left to our own devices, we’ll fail to achieve our dreams. Somewhere along the way, we find ourselves lost.
Therefore, as Mark points out, we need others to help us realize our dreams:
“Misery loves company, and so do dreams. If the presence of company cuts misery in half, then it more than doubles the joy of a shared dream. It’s the synergy of shared dreams- the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.”
However, we need to avoid our natural tendency to surround ourselves with people like us. To grow yourself, you need people who think and lead differently.
Similarly, in order to grow spiritually, you need to be around Christians who have more faith and wisdom. As a result, their God-sized dreams stretch your faith. Consequently, Pastor Batterson notes, view everything God does through you in context:
“Everything God does through you is a testimony to those who have parented you, mentored you, disciple you, coached you, and loved you. You are their downline, and they are your upline.”
In conclusion, Mark somewhat surprisingly states his belief that God’s design for some people involves serving someone else’s dream- perhaps a more significant option than pursuing one’s own dream.
Ultimately, the bottom line equates to God getting the glory.
Today’s question: What, if anything, prevents you from starting to dream bigger dreams? Please share.
Tomorrow’s blog: “Thy kingdom come”
