A Dream

The other night I had a very vivid dream. I dreamed I was being pushed to the floor by an incredible weight. I couldn’t understand why I was being pushed down and being held there . I was frightened beyond all belief and in my despair I cried out, “why dear God? Why are you pushing me to this floor?” At the very moment I uttered these words, I felt an amazing lightness of being and realized God was not pushing me to the floor but was, instead, there to free me from my captivity.

I have read many similar stories in the Bible over my life. This was the first time I was an active participant in the story. As we approach this Christmas Day, I am reminded that God is my redeemer and salvation. My God does not want me to be trapped by the oppressors of this world. God wants to lift me up and set me free. But for me to fully take advantage of God’s Grace, I must be an Active Participant in my own release from captivity. What is holding you back from personally experiencing God’s Love and Grace. I now realize, because of this dream, that I have been the biggest obstacle to my own redemption.

In my ongoing effort to bring Legacy Leadership to the world, I have failed to understand one of the most powerful values I so dearly hold; my personal relationship with my savior. This is so important to me that it should color every action I take. If I do anything that is counter to that value, my entire existence is put into jeopardy. Each and every one of us needs to have that ONE BIG THING! That value that becomes the cornerstone of your life. It’s the one non-negotiable. One might compromise on other things but never on this! What is that for you? For me, this dream made it clear; my faith is the most important thing in the world to me! Find your ONE BIG THING! It will change your life.