Close your eyes, think, ponder and drift into sleep. What happens next? “A series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily within the mind.” Defines the American Heritage Dictionary. We all define our dreams in different words and interpretations. My blog will show you that dreams are used in more than one way. They are meant for more than one purpose.“And the king said unto them, I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream” (Dan 2:3). Our dreams are more than just words they are emotions betrayed within our minds and souls. Many times I have gone to bed upset and mad, during the night I dreamt of horrifying events which only intensified my anger. When I woke up I was not anymore happy than I was before slept. To truly feel the intent and purpose of our dreams, be at peace before you rest your eyes.
What is a dream than an image played in your mind, while you slept? Our dreams are our goals and aspirations. The American Heritage Dictionary also defines dreams as “A condition or achievement that is longed for; to have a deep aspiration”. Dreams can become reality if we sacrifice everything like Jesus Christ’s example and never give up. “…be determined in one mind and in one heart, united in all things, that ye may not come down into captivity” (2 Nephi 1:21) These were the words and desires of Lehi’s heart, spoken to his sons in his final moments as he laid on his death bed. We can all learn from that teaching from Lehi and unite in determination to become more than we are, not giving a thought or doubt against our dreams. President Kimball also taught this principle in his closing remarks of General Conference. He bore his own testimony of realizing his dreams, making more of them, and never giving up. “As a result of my dream, I had this feeling that no matter what might be required of my hands, what the gospel might entail unto me; I would do what I should be asked to do even to the laying down of my life. If only I can be with my Savior and have that same sense of love that I had in that dream, it will be the goal of my existence, the desire of my life.”
“I believe in dreams, brethren. The Lord has given me dreams which to me are just as real and as much from God as was the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar, which was the means of saving a nation from starvation, or the dream of Lehi who through a dream led his colony out of the old country across the mighty deep to this promised land, or any other dreams that we might read in the scriptures. It is not out of place for us to have important dreams.” George F. Richards taught in a quorum meetings of the Council of the Twelve. Dreams are also more than just desires and our feelings; they are Gods way of showing us visions. In the Book of Genesis chapter 41 we have a great example of how God works through dreams to show us visions and what is to come. In this chapter the pharaoh has two dreams; the first was seven cows that are healthy and gracing on the grain are eaten up by skinny famished cows. In the second dream the pharaoh saw seven ears of corn that came up in one stalk, they were full and good, he also saw seven ears of corn that were withered, thin, and the thin ears devoured the seven good ears. He asked people to interpret his dream but none could accept Joseph. When Joseph did so with the help of the Lord he was blessed and made head of the pharaoh’s house hold. Like in that story we are all capable to receive the rich blessings of the lord through our dreams, if we are but in tune with him.
Finally dreams should be more then dreams in your mind and heart, make your dreams a reality and put them into action!
A Dream Deferred
by Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?
by Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore-- And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?!
Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?!
Make every day count and make your dreams explode! We are but small servants of a bigger plan, don’t just let your opportunity to shine and do the Lords work stop within your dreams. Make your dreams reality!
11 comments:
I really like the vibrant style of this post about dreams. You caught my interest immediately with the definitions and quotations. Sometimes the quotations seems disconnected from your ideas and from their authors. Could you introduce the quotations more cohesively?
The hopeful tone of your blog was inspiring. I liked how you meant dreams in both a sleeping sense and a lifelong aspiration sense.
I love the introduction to your post and the beautiful picture you included. I really like how you explain dreams and their purposes. Thank you.
Great job Amanda. I could feel the power of George F. Richards' talk on dreaming, that a whole nation was saved.
dreams = to goals. I like it, it is true that we do have many kinds of dreams but sleeping dreams are not the only kind of dreams we can have.
I like how to take the normal idea of dreams (aka dreaming when asleep) and then connect it to what you have to say about it. It makes a great connection for people who may not understand. Great blog.
I enjoyed your blog about dreams, it's interesting to see the connection between dreams we have in relations to goals in our lives and dreams we have as you said in our sleep.
I like the story of the pharaohs dreams and how it can only be interpreted through the help of the lord. It is great incite we should keep the lord in every part of our life, even the subconscious one.
I liked how you talked about how your day influences your dreams, and how you should therefore make the most of them.
I think you put in an excellent blend of quotes, scriptures, and personal insights good job Amanda!
I liked this definition, "Our dreams are more than just words they are emotions betrayed within our minds and souls."
and fun stories! good blog!
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