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When You Feel It’s Too Late To Pursue Your Dreams

August 30, 2017 By Julie Lefebure 12 Comments

Is it too late to pursue my dreams?

Age. It’s a funny thing, isn’t it? It has a way of sneaking up on us, and one day we find ourselves wondering, “How did I get to be this age so quickly?”

It’s seems like a handful of years ago I was moving out of my parents’ home and beginning my first semester of college. With fresh hopes and big dreams tucked neatly in my back pocket, the world appeared conquerable and my goals were aplenty. I was going to be the next great success story. I just knew it. Nothing was going to stop me and my intentions.

Life’s twists and turns and ups and downs, however, led me down unexpected paths. My dreams shifted and faded into the background behind my day-to-day reality. Paying bills, raising a family, and learning how to balance work and home became my priorities.

Some day, I promised, I would return to pursuing my dreams.

It’s no secret we can get lost in it all. The day we realize age has caught up with us, discouragement can muscle its way in to deter us from believing we can still achieve our dreams. We may start entertaining thoughts of lost chances, wasted years, and living a purposeless life. It’s easy to think it’s too late to pursue any sort of dream at this age.

Is it too late to pursue my dreams?

Friend, allow me to remind us all, age is only a number. It has absolutely nothing to do with our potential, our opportunities, nor our ability. Age has nothing to do with realizing our God-sized dreams. If anything, age might be to our benefit. We may be wiser, more experienced, and more mature than we were in our 20’s. (I know I am!)

Age has nothing to do with realizing our God-sized dreams.

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Numerous people have realized their dreams later in life. Take Abraham and Sarah in Genesis, for example. God promised 75-year old Abraham he would be the father of a great nation with more descendants than the number of stars in the sky. Those are big God-sized dreams right there, aren’t they? Minus a few moral blunders (those give us hope too!), Abraham and Sarah took God at His word. That is, until age crept up on them.

They questioned too. Is it too late for this promise, this dream to happen? Am I too old to keep dreaming and believing? Abraham even laughed to himself at the thought of having an offspring at his old age.

Nine chapters and twenty five years later, God fulfilled this promised dream, and Sarah, at age 90, gave birth to Isaac.

Age has nothing over God.

No, maybe we won’t give birth at age 90 (whew!), but if we’re still on this earth, God’s not done with us yet. We still have work to do, lives to impact, generations to influence, and dreams to pursue. What unfulfilled God-sized dream has He placed in your heart? What’s that one dream your heart continues to return to? Don’t believe the lie that it’s too late.

What unfulfilled God-sized dream has He placed in your heart?

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Friend, it’s never too late to pursue your dreams.

God began to do a good work in you. And I am sure that he will keep on doing it until he has finished it. He will keep on until the day Jesus Christ comes again. Philippians 1:6 (WE)

I may have given up my God-sized dream for a time, but it’s now dusted off and ready to be pursued again. I invite you to do the same. God is still working in and through you. Continue to seek Him, to ask for His guidance and equipping, and to simply put one foot in front of the other. Let’s walk our dreams out, believing and watching for what God will do.

Let’s walk our dreams out, believing and watching for what God will do.

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Blessings!

Shared by: Julie Lefebure

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About Julie Lefebure

Julie Lefebure is a simple Iowa gal who finds joy in un-rushed mornings, a great cup of coffee, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. She values “doing life” with others and often speaks and writes about authentic living. Julie enjoys encouraging others to embrace the good, the yuck, the challenges, and the joys of life.

A wife of 25 redeemed years to Bill, they can be found touring the U.S. on their tandem bicycle in their spare time. Julie is also mom to two amazing young adults, Alissa and Zach, who make life a beautiful adventure.

Julie’s ministry consists of public encouraging, writing at her blog, working part-time at a local church, and serving in leadership in Bible Study Fellowship. Her God-sized dream is to publish her first book in 2018.
Julie's ministry consists of public encouraging, writing at herblog, Julie Lefebure, working part-time at a local church, and is in leadership in Bible Study Fellowship.
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Comments

  1. pdhemphillpdhemphill says

    August 30, 2017 at 6:11 am

    Yes, yes and yes…
    Walking through the tough realities of aging leads to freedoms I’ve never realized I yearned for.
    Thank you!

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    • AvatarJulie Lefebure says

      August 30, 2017 at 7:03 am

      I couldn’t agree more! May the Lord strengthen you as you continue to pursue the dream He’s placed within you!

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  2. AvatarHeather Hitchcock says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:35 am

    Praise God! This encouragement couldn’t have come at a better time as I am in the midst of walking out my own dusted off dream after decades of God’s preparation. Thank you for sharing your heart and cheering on the rest of us dreamers! XO

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    • AvatarJulie Lefebure says

      August 30, 2017 at 7:48 am

      How exciting, Heather! I am cheering you on and praying for you as you walk out your dream with God. Believing big things for you!

      Reply
  3. Joanne ViolaJoanne Viola says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:38 am

    Julie, wonderful and encouraging post for us all! Walking through the various decades of my life, I have come to find that while the journey make change and look different, He always shows me His plan and purposes. It is exciting to journey with Him!

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    • AvatarJulie Lefebure says

      August 30, 2017 at 7:50 am

      It is exciting, Joanne. I often describe life as my adventure with God. May He continue to bless and guide and equip you as you journey with Him!

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  4. AvatarMichele Morin says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Yes! And as we grow older our focus becomes sharper and, I believe, God has worn off a lot of the rough edges that would have gotten in the way if our dreams had materialized on our own timeline. There is so much wisdom in this post, Julie. Thankful to be walking this path of believing in God’s sovereignty along with you!

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  5. AvatarVicki Cottingham says

    August 30, 2017 at 9:35 am

    Thank you for the encouragement. Just what I needed at this time in my life.

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  6. AvatarCindy says

    August 30, 2017 at 9:52 am

    I am clinging to this truth!!! Thanks for your wisdom and encouragement, Julie!

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  7. AvatarKristine says

    August 31, 2017 at 6:44 am

    Beautiful and timely word my friend! Thank you for the much-needed inspiration this morning, Julie:)

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  8. Avatardebbieputman says

    August 31, 2017 at 8:43 am

    God-sized dreams fill my heart as my 62nd birthday approaches (less than a week away) and I start a new adventure in a new state.

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  9. Kathy Cheek, Devotions from the HeartKathy Cheek, Devotions from the Heart says

    September 1, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    My dream as a young woman was to be a wife and mother and God richly blessed me with a godly husband and two awesome daughters that are in their early 30’s now. When they reached high school my dream turned to writing and every goal I had for my writing has happened, except for a book. That may or may not happen but I have had so much joy with writing that I can live without having a book published and still my writing goals as a dream have come true. I turn 60 next year so age is catching up with me. Do I feel old? No! (well, sometimes a little…) I still have a lot to do, I don’t know what is ahead, and I often tell my husband, I am just getting started!

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