I Have a Dream!

Dreams 

They come to us in our sleep revealing stories of the past, present or future.

Some are grand illusions that never come to pass, while others are prophetic revealing things yet to come.

I never dream.

The only dreams I remember are nightmares from my childhood.

Hearing time and again this month from squad mates of the dreams they’ve had and making cameo appearances in several of them; I realized even more that I never dream.

My return to Canada is fast approaching and for a long time I didn’t have a clue what was next.  There was nothing on the table and I was dreading the barrage of questions about my future.  

After spending a year traveling and seeing the incredible things going on around the world, a desire has been placed in my heart for great things to come.  I started thinking about all the big things that were possible and had no idea if any of it was really for me.  Could I really start an orphanage, how could I encourage other believers into greatness?

Where do I start?

Then I got an email, suggesting that I apply for The Center for Global Action, a missionary training school of sorts that AIM operates.  I had been told about it before but never seriously considered it.

The more I considered future plans the more it seemed like a viable option.  But what is the big dream that I’m moving towards?  I was convinced that because I don’t dream in my sleep, dreaming up future plans wasn’t my thing.

On the way to ministry the other day I was talking about vehicles with my contact and the needs he has.  I realized that there are missionaries everywhere that need help with their vehicles.  Replacing brakes, tuning engines, changing suspension and so much more. 

We have missionaries going around providing food, and doctors helping with medical supplies.  What about mechanics?  Why don’t they go and use their skills to help people on the field.  Tuning up vehicles for the local missionaries and workers.  

On our return journey from ministry that day the lesson hit home.  You can dream, don’t stop dreaming about what might be next.  It felt like God was saying “Dare to dream big things,  I have given you the ability to dream don’t stop now!”

I have a dream!  A dream that the fatherless will know the love of a father.  That the broken will be made whole.  That the sick will be healed and the naked clothed.

I have a dream that one day Christian brothers will be united in Christ, no matter their denomination!  That I will be able to teach others about the things Christ has done for them and how to love like He does.

I have a dream to be a leader who pushes others to greatness.

Dreams don’t come to pass in a day, there are steps along the way.  My next step is CGA where I will be able to grow deeper in my understanding of God’s love for us.  

I have applied for the leadership track starting this January.  With the dream of one day squad leading future World Race squads.  Sharing in their journeys and teaching them what I have learned along the way.

I cannot accomplish this dream alone, I need your help.   CGA requires $600 a month, the first two months needing to be in before I arrive.  The track is four months long and then I would likely be launching with another squad in July or September.

The biggest thing keeping this from happening right now is my $15,000 car loan.  I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus in December 2011 and have kept it in storage over this past year.  However I can’t go another year with that debt over me, so selling it is an option.

So here I am asking for help in making my dream a reality.  If you would consider coming alongside me in prayer, financially or any other way you feel led to.  

I may not know all the details of what’s next but I have a dream.