Ever feel like you’re living in the “in-between”? In between who you were and you want to be? In between who you are and who God is calling you to be? In between your current reality and your dreams? In between the latest storm in your life and the next string of sunny days? I think a lot of us are – maybe we always are “in between” something… Maybe we never really “arrive,” yet we can “arrive” at our next chapter. We can dream new dreams and allow God to deliver us to His next chapter for our lives.
Summer is a time for dreaming. A time for sitting by the water, with toes dipped in the cool waters. A time for dreaming of simpler days, for reliving memories of our childhood summers, and remembering when life’s biggest decisions were whether to get chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
It’s almost the end of school here – many of you may already be starting your summers. I’m sitting at the playground today, enjoying the first sunny weekend day we’ve had all spring. The water in the splash park is running, the kids are counting down the days until summer break begins, and it feels like a new season is beginning.
Dream the Impossible… Imagine God’s Possible…
This summer, I invite you to dream with me and imagine what new season may be around the corner for you. Enjoy simple summer joys and dream of where God may be taking you next. If you feel stuck in your current chapter, imagine a new story. Imagine a story even beyond what you think is possible. Dip your toes in the cool waters of possibility, God’s possibilities. Stretch your legs upon the sands of dreams and imagine a new tide rolling into your life.
Through the summer, I’m going to be exploring how God takes our impossible and turns them into His possible. How God gives us dreams and enables us to do far more than we can imagine. We’ll rest in His promises, dream His dreams, and imagine what next chapter God may have planned for our lives. Will you join me?
Read on for more posts in this series. I hope you’ll dream with me and take encouragement from these.
Recapture Your Dreams and Passions: Learning to Dream Again
Trusting God’s Path to His Possible: Encouragement from Abraham and Sarah
A Life That Answers to the Call of “Yet”
We Get Knocked Down, But We Get Up Again: Encouragement from Joseph
Learning the Secret Ingredient for Big Dreams
The World’s “Less Than” Or God’s “More Than”?: Encouragement from Gideon
Want To Soar On God’s Dreams For Your Life? Let Go.
Trusting God To Multiply Your Resources, Even When They Don’t Seem Enough
What Is The Cost Of Not Chasing Your Calling?
The Truth About Stepping Forward in Faith
Three Reasons To Share Your Dreams
Set Your Heart on the Road that Leads to God
Ready to Dive In Toward God’s Possible?
Kelly Balarie says
Yes, I want to dream the impossible! I want to go bigger with God. He can do so much more than I think. Thank you for inspiring my heart today!
Kathryn says
Me too! Definitely writing these for me this summer 🙂 Glad it inspired you, too
Kamea Hope says
Beautiful and inspiring words, sweet one! Yes, God is willing to do far more than we can ever ask or even imagine! May we join Him in the exciting adventures He has in store for us!
Blessings and hugs,
Kamea
TGAWrites says
Yes I’m planning on this summer. I have a lot of dreams… and I have to say “I have been in between”. Thinking too much in what I can’t do, take from me the capability of thinking that God can do everything. Thanks for sharing and encouraging me today to take some risks in my life. I’m visiting you from #RaRalinkup.
W/Love,
Tayrina from TGAWrites
Kathryn says
The “in between” can be so frustrating at times, yet I know I’m being prepared for what’s next. Here’s to a summer of dreams and believing they can come true!
[email protected] says
This is such a cool invitation, Kathryn! And to dream well, we’ve gotta lay all those other demands aside, to be fully in the moment, to hear His still small voice, to realize what just might be possible!
What a super summertime post, friend!
Kathryn says
Ah, to spend some quiet time this summer listening to His still small voice and dream His dreams! Lay aside all the reasons why not and believe in His possibilities.
Holly Barrett says
This is totally where I’m living right now and praying for God’s reality to be revealed as reality in my life. Thanks, Kathryn!!
Kathryn says
I’m there, too! Praying this summer will provide some clarity and next steps – for us both!
Rebecca says
I’m reminded that the Bible says – Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us Eph.3 : 20. That sounds like dreaming to me. Thanks so much for sharing. Visiting from Purposeful Faith.
Kathryn says
I love that verse, too! “Immeasurably more” That’s a God who can do far more than our little minds can imagine!
Mary Geisen says
I love how both of our posts connected this week. Our new chapters will be amazing and the dreaming and bravery needed along the way will be through God’s strength. Praying your summer is blessed beyond words!
Kathryn says
I’m ready (I think) for God to start revealing this next chapter, although it will indeed take some bravery and trust to step into it. Praying for your next chapter, too, and that you find joy in the transition.
Angie says
Yes! Serving a big God does little good if we put Him and our faith in a limited box! Great thoughts, positive challenge!
Kathryn says
Right! We’ve got to let God be the bigger-than-life God He really is!
Tania Vaughan (@TaniaJVaughan) says
Definitely want to explore God’s possible dreams this summer – I’m right there with you 🙂
Kathryn says
Glad you’re on this journey of dreaming and believing, too! I’m excited to see what God reveals.
Lux Ganzon says
I think our dreams come from God. If we believe it’s possible, nothing’s impossible with God too.
He can deliver them to us.:)
Another beautiful encouragement.
betsydecruz says
This sounds like a great series, Kathryn! I’ve got just two more school days to go (and then my son’s graduation party Saturday). After that, summer begins for me! Thanks for reminding me today about my impossible dreams. I plan to take some time to pursue them this summer.
Kathryn says
What an exciting (and probably bittersweet) time for you! My youngest just “graduated” from pre-K this week – can’t imagine them all grown up and graduating for real! Praying for all that this next chapter holds for you!
sarahgirl3 says
That is definitely what summer has come to mean to me! Yes, I am always in between, but with the kids in school, God seems to bring new things to me each summer. 🙂
Kathryn says
I think it’ll be an exciting summer – taking some time to rest in God’s promises and dreams and imagine what He can do with my “yes”
joanneviola says
Kathryn, I love this thought >> “We’ll rest in His promises, dream His dreams, and imagine what next chapter God may have planned for our lives.” I love that it all starts with resting in His promises. Grateful to have read this!
Kathryn says
yes – resting in His promises and staying rooted in scripture and prayer so we hear and know those promises.
helloredds says
Kathryn,
I love this idea of spending the summer dreaming the impossible and imagining God’s possible. What a wonderful way to focus your attention.
I’m reading a little book by Priscilla Shirer called, “God is Able.” It is based on Eph. 3:20, and reminds us that God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all that we ask or think.
I’ll look forward to reading more of your series. (Came over on Grace & Truth).
Blessings,
Melanie
Kathryn says
sounds like a great book – will have to check it out. Love Priscilla Shirer!
Tai East says
Love this post, Kathryn! I am with you! Such encouragement and inspiration you have shared here, my friend! Thank you so much for sharing this! Infinite blessings to you, Love! 🙂
Kathryn says
Thanks, Tai! Excited to see where God is taking me next!
Tai East says
Your welcome, Love! May you be blessed in all that you do! 🙂
Kelsey Ferguson says
The in-between can be rough. I type this as my husband is (impatiently) waiting to see if he got his dream job or not. I’m cautiously optimistic about our dreams right now. I excited to read more of your dreaming the impossible with God series. I’ve been working on praying boldly at the throne. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! 🙂
Kathryn says
How exciting – a chance at a dream job! Praying God will make clear His dream job and dream future for you both!
elizabethfstewart says
Too long did the enemy squelch my dreaming, but about a decade ago, God spoke to my heart clearly, and now each day I choose to anticipate God’s goodness and to CHOOSE to dream and believe! So glad to be your neighbor at the Weekend Brew!
Kathryn says
Elizabeth – thank you for this hope! It’s easy to get carried away in the stuff of this world and feel helpless to change course, but I know God has bigger ways than I can even imagine.
laurathomasauthor says
Love this! We’re on the cusp of summer here in British Columbia and I’m ready to dream! Summer is a beautiful time to slow the pace down and plan for the coming year. So exciting to see what God has in store for us… stopping by from Coffee For Your Heart. Blessing to you as you dream 🙂
Kathryn says
I’m ready to slow down a little, too (although with little ones there’s not too much relaxing here), and spend time dreaming about the future. Thanks for stopping by!
Barbie says
Looking forward to dreaming alongside of you!