My daughter Trinity is just about 7 years old, and "sugar and spice" is the perfect way to describe her. She has an endless amount of love to give, to go along perfectly with her endless imagination. At time she can be very dramatic, while she wears her heart on her sleeve. She demands justice in every situation, especially when it comes to her 3 year old brother, who does everything in his power to drive her bananas.
Although Trinity's imagination is expansive, she's as solid as a rock. Awhile back Trinity started making her list of everything she wanted to be when she grew up, just as I did at her age.
So far the list is as follows:
1) A jewel collector (way to go Trinity)
2) A dress designer (which she is already very good at by the way)
3) A Singer
4) A Painter
5) A Piano Player
6) A person who discovers planets.... (She wants to discover the "Planet of Trinity" in the Solar System)
7) An Architect (to design fabric stores, business buildings, stores, houses, apartments and hotels)
I asked Trinity if she wanted to be a mommy, and she said "Nah." I asked her why and she said, "because I don't want to get a shot." I told her that being a mommy is one of the biggest blessings God's given me, and I think that someday she'll change her mind.
I want all of my kids to experience everything life has to offer. I will do whatever I can to make sure they have the best life. That doesn't mean just material things, although I want her to have the best that we can provide for her. I love to hear her dreams, and I fully believe that she can do anything she really decides to do, plus so much more. I think as she matures she'll realize that many of the things on her list aren't really her true dreams, and she'll be able to focus in on the ones that are.
But at what age do we stop dreaming like that? At what age do we stop believing that we can do, be, or have anything? I'm not talking about your childhood dream to be a rockstar. (although I believe if you're truly called to be a musician, God will make a way for you to touch a lot of lives and have an incredible fulfilled life doing so.)
At a very young age, I am convinced that God plants seeds inside of each of us. These seeds are the beginning of what God made you for. Maybe it's a heart and passion to help a specific group of people. Maybe it's a passion for Business, and an Entrepreneurial Gift. Maybe it's an overwhelming pull toward a specific purpose that brings you to tears when you think about it.
Those seeds can be watered and cared for, and allowed to grow into all God has intended for you. Or maybe they're allowed to grow only so much before they are pulled up like weeds. Maybe you've been told they're not worthwhile, so you've ignored them. But their roots are still there. God doesn't change his mind and he does not make mistakes. You're here for a reason- what did he put inside you're heart? What are you here for?
I wish we could see through Gods eyes. I wish we could see all that we have access to, and all that is available if we only took hold of it confidently. Significance, Blessing, Abundance, Joy, Hope, and Success in all areas of your life. There's so much more available for you than you can even imagine. Trinity fully expects that her needs will always be met. She knows without question that she will be provided for. Why don't we approach our Heavenly Father the same way? That's what he promised.
If as a parent, I want to give my kids everything they need to have the best life possible, how does God feel about you? You are His child. He loves you just as parents love their kids. He wants you to dream, and He has given you access to everything you need, to fulfill what you're designed for.
I highly recommend the book "The Dream Giver" by Bruce Wilkinson. It will dramatically change your perspective.
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart, I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." ~Jeremiah 1:5~
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