THE FOURTH CHARACTERISTIC OF A DREAMER
Determination
Determination is the fourth characteristic of a dreamer. Determination can be characterized as the firmness of purpose, resoluteness, willpower, strength of character, single-mindedness or purposefulness. Determination may be best described by the word perseverance. We must be determined to go to the very end and never give up! If you want something you've never had, you must do something you've never done! There is nothing worth obtaining that will be easy to achieve, and you can be sure, there will be things along the way that will cause you to want to give up. Apostle Paul's admonition to us in the book of Galatians clearly speaks of determination.
Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
The secret to living a life of determination is focusing daily on the vision God has for your life. Vision is the power from God to fulfill the mighty purpose for which you were created. Vision is the inspiration to push beyond all boundaries that keep you limited.
Regarding Jesus, the writer of Hebrews said, “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2
It was the vision in front of Jesus that gave them the power to carry on when things were difficult! Apostle Paul said it like this: "To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. Colossians 1:29 The energy of God is his compelling vision inside of you.
Abraham Lincoln, after seven times of trying to get in the Senate, was asked if he was tired of failing and to this he said, "I have not failed, I just haven't reached what I am pursuing yet." When you are going through severe trials and facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles, your faith is being perfected and perseverance is accomplishing its powerful work within you.
James 1:4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Every dreamer who will witness their dreams come to fruition will consistently, daily set those dreams before them. Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 12:2 that we can be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Every day we must renew our minds with the beautiful dreams and goals that God has put in our hearts to do. A life of real success will be a life of stepping out into risky adventures. A word from God will be the solid foundation that you will step out on.
Greatness is the result of a series of risk-taking adventures and since you are stepping out on God’s word to you, you will succeed! Will it be easy… NO! Will it be worth it… ABSOLUTELY! Are you ready to go for it? As you go, keep this in mind – determination is…
THE FOURTH CHARACTERISTIC OF A DREAMER
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