Dream the impossible dream! It sounds great, but maybe you've experienced that crushing moment when your God-given vision hits what looks like a dead end, and you wonder if you'll ever see it come to pass. If so, you're in good company and you're exactly where God wants to work on your heart.

We probably think of the Apostle Paul like some kind of Bible superhero, able to anything for God. Have you ever felt like you're just the "alter ego" in God's story? Have you asked the question “I'm just an ordinary person, what does it mean for me to be a force for God?" That's exactly the question we need to answer when we think about our calling as followers of Jesus.

Think about how a child's face lights up when they receive the perfect gift. You know that feeling as a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle when you've picked out something special, and you can't wait to see their joy. Now imagine that same desire to give good gifts magnified infinitely. That's the heart of God toward you and me.

If you’ve ever gotten lost because you followed your instincts instead of directions you were given, I’m sure you learned a few valuable lessons. First, if someone else knows the way to your destination, and you don't, you should probably follow their directions. And second, be careful who (or what) you choose as your guide.