Birthing Your Dream
Copyright 2005 So-lu'shunz Management Services
Are you ready to birth a dream and not sure about the
process, wondering if you are stepping out too far this
time? Will God bless your dream, or is it His dream you're
nurturing? Consider a pregnant woman. We've all had
opportunity to observe the process, if not actually
experience it.
A pregnant woman knows that the dream growing inside her
will come into the world according to the established birth
process and unless an interruption interferes with the
process, it will occur. She needn't understand or aid the
process in any way until the very end, when the process
will urgently prompt her participation! Her part is to
provide the right internal atmosphere for growth and, as
the time approaches, to set the stage, preparing the
external atmosphere for the arrival. How does this process
unfold and what is the mother's role?
1. Conception - Shortly after conception a woman begins to
notice changes, subtle at first, becoming more pronounced
with time. She knows her course has changed, though she
sees nothing and her routine is barely altered. Her vision
expands with the knowledge of what is barely perceptible.
2. Growth - Internal changes occur from the first, though
no one is aware of anything but a change in demeanor, a
rosier complexion, a faraway look. She knows without seeing
- faith appears.
3. Naming - At some point, before birth in most cases, the
dream is named and the name is tried on for size. Named for
what the dream represents - - still nothing is visible.
Knowing a name is intended to relate characteristics of the
individual, the parents of this dream use their faith to
call this dream according to what they want it to become.
They are "calling things that be not (seen) as though they
are (seen)." (Romans 4:17)
4. Birth - As the process of transferring the dream into
the world begins, the mother may be uncertain how a dream
of this size can ever manifest itself! Though weary, and
often discouraged at the length of time and energy
required, she knows it will happen, though she may be
uncertain of her ability to endure.
This is where we often give up. In the natural world, the
process will occur regardless of the mother's fatigue or
misgivings, though she may require assistance and
encouragement at this point. This same point is when
spiritual "dream birthers" often require assistance,
coaching, to remain diligent and on track.
Unlike the natural birth process, the birth of a dream can
he halted at this point, if you don't stay encouraged in
the promises of God, and surround yourself with people who
understand dream birthing, who will coach you and challenge
you to press on.
At no point, once the dream has begun to rearrange the
mother's life, expanding her body and her vision, changing
her appetites and her needs, does she say "what if it isn't
real? What if there's really nothing to it at all?"
Absurd, but often we do just that with the dreams we carry.
Rather than nurture, we question. What if this wasn't God's
idea after all? What if this was conceived of my own
imagination?
God is the God of process, and the natural world's
processes mirror those of the spiritual world. The Bible
tells us in Romans 12:2, that we have three options, the
good will of God, the acceptable will of God and the
perfect will of God.
1. Perfect Will of God - The dream is totally God's idea -
- His perfect will.
2. Acceptable Will of God - It's a "God-approved" idea.
3. Good Will of God - It's your idea, not necessarily God's
best for you and perhaps you really haven't sought Him
earnestly concerning it. In your heart, however, and in
your life you desire to honor Him.
Will He bless all three? Almost certainly, if you are
operating under Godly principles, if your character is
strong, and your integrity is at the forefront. But there's
one more possibility...
4. Contrary to God's Will - This is NOT God's will - what
then is it? Sin, sickness, disease, sorrow, grief, etc.
are all contrary to God's will. If you've conceived your
dream based on these, you're surely not concerned with
God's desires.
Congratulations! What do you do now? Make room for it; make
provision for it; nurture it by staying in close contact
with the Father through prayer and time in the Word,
renewing your mind to His perfect will. Commit it to Him -
- after all, He is the author of the process. Study the
following scriptures and be encouraged, knowing He has
spoken to you about your dream: Psalm 37:4, 5; Isaiah
46:11b; Isaiah 54:2,3; Ephesians 3:20,21.
See you in the Delivery Room!
Karin Syren is a certified coach, concentrating on women's
needs, helping leaders clearly identify issues facing them,
coaching them through the steps to gaining, regaining, and
maintaining control of juggling the intense demands &
transitions facing them. She offers guidance in
discovering mission, creating vision & designing goals. For
information & to schedule a complementary session, please
see her website at http://www.solushunz.com
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