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Small Dreams Are the New Big

Everywhere I look people seem to be saying something similar to this, “Small dreams are the new big.”

I am relieved and freed to realize that what is set before us is enough. It might seem small in the eyes of the world, but it is very important work.

As Christian writers and speakers we have raced for the stars, trying to shine brightly for His glory, but I’m afraid we’ve burned up some things in our wake. And we’re left feeling burned out and wondering how we got here and how we can get better.

Out of the gate we started off strong, but now many of us are limping since we tripped on the stage’s “platform”. Our families are suffering because we’ve been a little bit too M.I.A. as we work hard to chase after the “big one”—that next opportunity that dangles in front of us, just out of reach.

We’ve missed the main event. Somewhere along the way we went from a willing stage hand to wanting to be the main attraction, and we got disoriented. 

We wanted to be important, significant and make a difference but those longings have gotten out of balance and perhaps have turned to a lust that will never be satisfied.

We’ve modeled our dream pursuits after others who are running on ahead with a different gait, and to a different tune. Oh sure, we’re in the same race, but we thought our leg was a 100 meter dash when in actuality it’s turned out to be an ultra-marathon.

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This is what I wrote on instagram about it:

Work, work, work. Make things happen. Strive harder, drive more traffic and then, guess what? you run out of gas and wonder why you’re broken down on the side of the road and there are dead bodies left in your wake.

This is often what happens as we push our dreams forward on our own strength, being wise in our own eyes, and ignoring the warning signs along the way.

Let’s slow down and embrace the small because it just might be the big thing that changes the world after all.

As we are faithful with what’s before us, keeping pace with His grace on this race, we can rest easy knowing that we are in step with His Spirit.

The time is now, to turn from our crazy, rat-race ways and embrace the small parts, the important parts, of our lives.

Let’s continue this conversation over here at God-sized Dreams as we take a closer look at the significance of the small…

With Grace,
Katie

P.S. I am linking up with Kelly for the #RaRaLinkup and Holly for #Testimony Tuesday.

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  1. Rose @ Walnut Acre says

    April 21, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve been struggling with some decisions and this helped give me some perspective.

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:13 pm

      So glad to hear that Rose.

  2. Christy Pearce says

    April 21, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    I sneaked over to God sized Dreams for MORE! This: “…make much of the dream giver.”
    Guilty.
    Making to much of those dreams is a mistake. God Himself far exceeds any of His gifts…if we could just fully believe that and latch on with both hands.
    And speaking of hands, mine are full. With what God placed in them. I don’t to be running after next, and miss NOW.
    Gud Stuf, Sister!! 😉
    So glad we connected on the #Raralinkup!

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:14 pm

      Thank you Chrisy. Yes, hoping we latch on this with both hands. I know I need to.

  3. Susan Shipe says

    April 21, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    One of my favorite principles is “despise not small beginnings.” It is in the mundane, everyday stuff that the miracles take place. I believe that with all my heart. xo Good post.

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      Yes Susan, love that verse too.:)

  4. Gina Duke says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Katie,
    This was such a good reminder to those of us in ministry. The things I am now beginning to work is in my sweet spot. It has been freeing to settle on the things in ministry where I really feel God is leading me vs. doing everything under the sun to share my message. I am your neighbor at #RARAlinkup. ~gina

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      Hi Gina- Yes, freeing indeed!

  5. Tayrina says

    April 21, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    Katie, I relate to this post so much. I’ve always wanted to do things, non stop!!! But I had to stop my style of life and let God change it, His ways and His plans for me. I’m already walking on that! Taking one step at a time, enjoying every little detail of life.
    Thanks for sharing and encouraging! I’m visiting you from #TestimonyTuesday.
    Love,
    Tayrina from TGAWrites

    • Katie Reid says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you for commenting Tayrina. One step at a time, I need to be reminded of that for sure!

  6. Christy Mobley says

    April 21, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Amen Katie. Don’t disregard the small beginnings. We are on big family with the same Father. Just like siblings in a family we grow and mature at different rates. We are all unique and special in His sight!
    Blessings ~ Christy

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:17 pm

      Indeed Christy, thanks! .:)

  7. Kamea Hope says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    Hi Katie!
    I had not heard of that saying before – about the small being the new big, but there is so much wisdom in your words. I have been learning this lesson in my own life. To cease striving, and be present in the moment, in the place that God has placed me.
    Your post was so encouraging. Thank you!
    Blessings,
    Kamea

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      “To cease striving and be present in the moment”- yes and thank you!

  8. Anita Ojeda says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Thank you for this reminder, Katie! It’s so easy to forget that God is our publicist!

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      Love that Anita!

  9. Sarah Travis says

    April 22, 2015 at 7:50 am

    I have been caught up in that race to the BIG thing and need to remember to slow down! I love how you pointed out that it might just be the things we perceive as small that God uses to change the world!

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      Let’s help each other keep pace with His Spirit Sarah.:)

  10. Jenni DeWitt says

    April 22, 2015 at 11:17 am

    These are words of wisdom. I can feel this struggle happening in my own life. I head down a path with good intentions guided by the Holy Spirit. Then I say, “Hey, hand me those reigns for a minute. I think I have a good idea. No this will be better. Yeah, let’s follow my plan.” Full steam ahead I exhaust myself, secretly feeling frantic, until I realize that I’m going in the wrong direction. When I’m following the Spirit there is peace. When I’m leading the show there is unrest. It’s a sure sign! But truly the Spirit moves slower than I’d like most of the time. Praying for the patience to follow. Thank you for this message that is so in line with my prayers today.

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      I can so relate to what you said here Jenni!

  11. Abby Breuklander says

    April 22, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    Love love and love!! One thing that I’ve been learning lately is that His dreams are always bigger and better than I could ever imagine. If someone had told me 11 years ago that I’d have to go through everything that I have had to to come to this realization I never would’ve believed it. I still don’t know what I’m supposed to do yet, but we’ll figure it out together!

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      Great is His Faithfulness for sure. May He hold you close as you live and breathe for Him.

  12. Kristine says

    April 23, 2015 at 6:32 am

    So timely, Katie! God has been placing these same feelings in my heart lately, but the way you put them into words is absolutely perfect. The more I’ve focused on the small but oh-so important things around me, the more I feel God’s hand of blessing, protection, and peace. Thank you for this awesome word!

    • Katie says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      Thank you Kristine- love your thoughts here.

  13. Kelly Balarie says

    April 25, 2015 at 5:39 am

    This is a fabulous post! It is a marathon Katie. I don’t want to be so caught up in the goal that I miss the joy of the run. Thank you for encouraging my heart today in a way that it so needed. Love you dear friend. I am so blessed by you! Cheering you on from the #RaRalinkup on Purposeful Faith.

    • Katie Reid says

      April 29, 2015 at 7:39 am

      Yes, Kelly, a marathon that I often try to sprint- a sure formula for burnout.

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