Here Comes the Dreamer (Blog Post)

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When I was a little girl, dreaming wasn’t just something I did—it was who I was. I didn’t just dream; I lived in those dreams. I saw myself doing big things, leaving an impact on the world, and using my voice to inspire people. My Adventure Bible—anybody else remember those?—was my pulpit. I’d write messages and sermons like I was running a full-on church service. I’d pick a scripture, jot down my thoughts, and picture myself standing in front of crowds, sharing what was on my heart. My imagination knew no limits, and my confidence? Unshakable. 

But then life happened.

As the teenage years rolled in, followed by adulthood, that dreamer in me got quiet. Life started throwing its punches. Bullying left me doubting my worth. Family struggles shook my foundation. And insecurity? It didn’t just knock—I opened the door, and it moved right in. The girl who once dreamed of changing the world started questioning if she could even change her circumstances.

I felt like Joseph.

Joseph’s story hits different when you’ve been in a season of doubt. He had these big, bold dreams—visions of influence, purpose, and impact—and instead of being celebrated, he was mocked. His brothers saw his favor and despised him for it. “Here comes the dreamer,” they said (Genesis 37:19), with sarcasm so sharp you could feel it.

And that’s the thing about dreaming—it doesn’t always come with applause. Sometimes it comes with side-eyes, rejection, and seasons that look nothing like the vision God gave you.

In my late twenties, I found myself in a season where I felt stuck. My dreams seemed like distant memories buried under fear, disappointment, and self-doubt. But then, in the middle of all that mess, I heard God whisper something that shifted everything: Dream again.

Let me be honest—hearing it didn’t automatically make it easy. Dreaming again sounded beautiful in theory, but my reality didn’t match the vision. What do you do when the promise feels too far away and the process feels too hard? That’s where I was.

One of my hardest moments came when I realized I was my biggest obstacle. My own self-doubt was louder than any outside voice. “What if you’re wrong?” “What if you fail?” “What if it’s too late?” Those questions were on repeat in my mind.

But here’s what I learned: You fight doubt with truth.

I had to remind myself of what God said—not just once, but over and over again. I started writing my dreams down—again. I prayed over them—again. I surrounded myself with people who believed in what God placed in me, even when I couldn’t see it myself. And slowly, step by step, I began to trust that if God said, dream again, then He had already made a way for those dreams to come alive.

That’s why Joseph’s story still gives me hope. His dream didn’t come to life overnight. He went from the pit to slavery to prison before stepping into the palace. But here’s the thing: the detour didn’t cancel his destiny—it prepared him for it.

And that’s what I want you to hold onto.

What do you do when your surroundings don’t look like what God spoke? You trust that He’s not finished. Joseph’s resilience reminds us that the dream God gave you isn’t dependent on other people’s approval or the smoothness of the road. God is bigger than every setback. Even when it doesn’t feel like it, He’s working behind the scenes, setting you up for exactly what He promised.

If you’ve stopped dreaming, this is your reminder to pick it back up. Dust it off. Pray over it. Write it down again. Even if it feels small, trust that God can use it in ways you can’t even imagine.

The pit may have slowed Joseph down, but it didn’t stop the promise—and it won’t stop yours either.

 

This week’s devotional, “Here Comes the Dreamer: Dreaming Through the Doubt,” takes a deeper look at Joseph’s story and how to keep believing when life seems to pull you backward. We’ll explore what it means to hold onto your dreams, silence doubt, and move forward in faith.

So, dreamer, let’s go. Your story isn’t over, and neither is your dream. God hasn’t forgotten what He told you, and if He said it, He’ll do it. You’re closer than you think. Keep going.






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