Don’t Wait Until Graduation to Pursue Your Dreams

Jan 25, 2019 • Ellie J.

Your passions, interests, and dreams are not a mistake.  They are given by God for a purpose –  and you can start pursuing them today!  You may think “that’s crazy!” Yeah, it is a little crazy.  But it is so worth it.   

Often times, without even realizing it, I only picture my dreams coming true or in the future.  I believe that someday I’ll pursue that goal, but not yet.  I subconsciously decide that my dreams won’t happen until I “know enough” and I feel “ready” to take the first step.  This mindset can usually be traced back to the fear of failure and/or not feeling “good enough.”  I’ve been there. I’ve been feeling that this very week.  Believing the lie that we have to know it all and be it all before we can make an impact will keep us from ever taking the first step.

We’ve got to start somewhere.  The first steps of learning or beginning anything are always small and awkward (and that’s OK!).  Although you may look at those small steps and feel extremely discouraged, overwhelmed, and afraid: take them anyway.  Those first few small steps are building the foundation for the bigger steps you’ll take in the future.  Pray for a teachable and humble spirit, and you will learn more in those first small steps than you expect.  Take those small steps in faith and believe that your foot is going to land on the solid rock that is Jesus Christ.

Zechariah 4:10 says, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”  God doesn’t expect perfection; He just wants a willing heart.  He will rejoice in your willingness and bless each little step you take.

We miss out on God’s power when we limit what God can do in the small and mundane things.  You may just discover that when we say yes to the little things, God shows up and does great things.  Be faithful in the small things, and God will begin to open doors for the bigger things.  Matthew 17: 20 says, “If you have faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.”

Want to be a writer? Start a blog! Do you have a passion for youth ministry? Start volunteering at a youth group or a school! There are so many opportunities around you.  Learn, grow, and jump in.  Take that first step!

Don’t rush for greatness, but be humble and willing in the little things today – and you’ll be amazed at what God can do with such a simple “yes.”


Ellie J.

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