She Dreams Lesson 2

LESSON 2

FIGHTING FOR YOUR DREAMS

A final word: “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.” ~ Ephesians 6:10-11

• God has amazing plans for your life. He created us to have , and to continually for more in our life for Christ.
• In the beginning when you are making plans to live out your dreams it can be , and you are often filled with many .
• The truth is that dreams that God has placed within us usually !
• As you fight for your dreams, sometimes it gets before it gets . Our dreams require constant trust in the Lord, but we can trust Him with our victory!

Praying for Your Dreams

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” ~ Philippians 4:6

• Because God is with us to chase after big dreams, we need to stand in who God called us to be.
• As we pursue our dreams there will be things that we need to take care of along the way.
• and matter as we pursue our God-sized dreams
• Each of us has or , and each of us has .
• Time with God in , and are necessary for us to become self-aware of our strengths and weaknesses.

Prayer prepares us

“Put GOD in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place.” ~ Proverbs 16:3

• Prayer prepares us how to be .
• Prayer prepares us how to .
• Prayer prepares us how to .
• Prayer prepares us how to .

Power for Your Dreams

“For I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power.” ~ Philippians 4:13 (TLB)

Spending time alone with God us to live a life filled with knowledge of God and His purposes for our life.

We don’t have to rely on our own strengths, insecurities or doubts to lead us. God , God .

God is the Giver of the , the Giver of the , and the Giver of the .

No matter what obstacles we encounter, we can trust in the .

Connections for Your Dreams

Identification of Your Circle

• – they are not into you but more about what you are into. Their language will be guided more about what they can get from you than what they can give you.
• – they will team up with you for a purpose(season) but they are about an agenda not loyalty. When their purpose is fulfilled, they are off to find another comrade
• – love you unconditionally. They are in your life to make sure that you reach your destiny. They provide truth in love.

Recognizing Dream Killers/Stealers

• We can’t shift into on the journey
• On the road to living the life we are created for we will face challenges that test our , and .
• The effects of those who oppose our dreams can cause us to if we believe what God says to us is .
• Although haters can make you and cause you to become , remember that God is faithful.
• When facing haters be to draw near to God so that His voice becomes louder than anyone who opposes your dream.

Dream Catchers/ Celebraters

“Two can accomplish more than twice as much as one, for the results can be much better.” ~ Ecclesiastes 4:9

• Our dreams come in all shapes and sizes and demands our and usually us in ways we didn’t even know we could be stretched.
• Helpers offer more than just . They also utilize their gifts, strengths and resources to see your dreams come to pass.
• God will provide others to come into your life to you to believe and trust in Him.
• Remember to seek God for wisdom about your circle.

“The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance – and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

Giving Life to Your Dreams

• As we chase our dreams, we need to remember to savor our days, right where we are, and trust God’s timing.
• You may not be where are want to be, but you aren’t’ where you use to be. The dream doesn’t magically happen overnight. It happens with one good choice after another, one prayer after another and one step after another.

“I will bless you with a future filled with hope—a future of success, not of suffering.” ~  Jeremiah 29:11 (CEV)