Here Comes the Dreamer - Devotional (Day One)

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 The Dream Feels Too Big

“Here comes the dreamer!” they said to each other. “Come now, let’s kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns…” (Genesis 37:19-20, NIV)

When I was a little girl, dreaming came naturally. I could see myself on stage, speaking into people’s lives and living out the purpose I just knew God had for me. I didn’t question it. I believed in it with the confidence only a child could have. But as I got older, life started chipping away at that boldness. Rejection, doubt, and insecurities crept in, and I started questioning if my dreams were even valid.

Joseph’s story resonates deeply. God gave him big dreams—dreams of influence and purpose—but instead of being celebrated, he was mocked, betrayed, and thrown into a pit. His brothers couldn’t see what God saw in him, and their jealousy turned into hate.

I’ll never forget the first time I told someone I wanted to publish a children’s book. Their reaction said it all—disbelief, followed by a smirk. They didn’t have to say it out loud; their face was screaming, You? An author? Really? For a moment, I let that doubt creep in. But then I remembered something: they didn’t have to believe in my dream because God already did. Have you ever felt like your dream was too much for the people around you? Like no one could understand what God placed in your heart? Let me tell you something—your dream isn’t meant to make sense to everybody. It’s not even always meant to make sense to you. It’s meant to stretch you, to grow your faith, and to glorify God. The beauty of a God-given dream is that it doesn’t depend on human approval. When God calls you to it, He equips you for it. Trust Him to take what feels impossible and make it purposeful.

Declaration: God, I trust the dreams You’ve placed in my heart, even when they feel too big to understand.

Prayer: Father, thank You for entrusting me with this dream. Help me to trust You fully and to silence the doubts of others and myself. Remind me that my dream is part of Your plan, not mine.

Worship Song: “Dream Again” by James Fortune - https://youtu.be/CfnWaltPpW0?si=sivM2c3EbaCrjCUJ

Thought Questions:

  • What dream has God given you that feels too big or overwhelming?

  • How can you begin trusting Him with the “how” instead of trying to figure it out yourself?

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