Remember when you were young and advanced some of your ideas to an older person? You possibly either received interested attention, amused tolerance, or a you're-just-a-kid look.

Nothing destroys people's self-confidence more than having their dreams and ideas met with scorn. Even well meaning parents who love their children fall into the trap of trying to save their children from disappointment by making them be too realistic too soon. So what if four-year-old Jenny probably won't become a world-famous ballerina, as she firmly states she will? It's important for people of all ages to have dreams and goals.

There's nothing wrong with a response such as, "It takes a lot of work to achieve your goal and there are many exciting careers and choices ahead. Just stay open and when the time's right, you'll know what God wants in your life."

Did you have a special dream stamped out of you years ago or maybe even recently? The good news is: it's still not too late. Think about it. Pray about it. Then do something about it.

Take courage and believe you can still achieve many wonderful things through the Holy Spirit's leading.

© Copyright 2005 Smalley Relationship Center

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