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The God Of Many Dreams

June 7, 2017 By Kristin Hill Taylor 4 Comments

I remember longing to become a mom. And then God built our family through adoption, demonstrating His faithfulness to hear the desires of my heart, even if the whole story looked completely different than unexpected.

Now I’m a mom to three kids who are 10, 7 and 1, and God took that dream and expanded it after He made it possible.

God is a God of many dreams, and I’ve seen Him build them upon what He’s already done.

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My husband and I have had our eyes opened to needs right here in our community. That started with a couple local birth moms who chose us as parents and showed us how others in our small town live.

Then we started serving with our kids and other families. As we did, we met more people, networked with more groups, and started a small group dedicated to community service and living out our faith.

After making me a mom, God prompted me to encourage and support other adoptive and foster families. Then He used that to inspire me to volunteer at our local crisis pregnancy center. Without having journeyed with God to my dream of becoming a mom, I wouldn’t have been in a place to see the other needs around me.

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6

Yes, God fulfilled one dream that I had, but He also used it to spur on other dreams that are connected to the heart of the first.

That’s how God works. He doesn’t finish with us and our dreams until we are with Him in heaven. Until then, all the dreams are part of the big-picture plan He has for us and He promises to finish what he started.

Of course, even rejoicing in the good gifts and celebrating dreams fulfilled doesn’t come easy. Getting to the finish line while chasing whatever dreams God has given you can be exhausting, but keep going because glory – His glory! – is coming.

“Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.” – 1 Peter 4:12-13 (The Message)

Sharing in His glory forever is well worth the obstacles and detours of any dreams. Knowing God is the giver of the dreams is what sustains us along the journey, when we can’t even see the destination.

Trust God to fulfill the dream He gave you and stick with Him long enough to see what else He’ll do. Perhaps you’ll get a glimpse of that glory around the corner.

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About Kristin Hill Taylor

Kristin Hill Taylor has lived in landlocked Kentucky her whole life but loves the water. She eventually learned to love the lake, even though not being able to see below the surface scared her. She’s learned to take other risks as God has showed her over and over again he’s faithfully in charge of the details. She lives in Murray, Ky., with her husband, Greg, and three kids – Cate, Ben, and Rachel. She believes in taking road trips, living in community, and seeking God as the author of every story. You’ll quickly learn her favorite story to tell is how God created her family through adoption after a hard season of infertility. Jump in with Kristin on her blog, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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  1. AvatarMichele Morin says

    June 7, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Oh, my goodness, those words from Peter just put a big smile in my heart. Thanks for sharing the ways in which God is using your God-sized dream as a ladder, leaned against the tree of this world’s great need. You’re seeing so much from that unique place in which God has given you to stand. Thanks for sharing the view!

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    • Kristin Hill TaylorKristin Hill Taylor says

      June 8, 2017 at 8:18 am

      Thanks for coming alongside me to see the view, Michele. Your comment encourages me. xo

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  2. AvatarMandy Hughes says

    June 7, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    This is beautiful, Kristin! Love how God reveals Himself to us so personally. My favorite part: “Sharing in His glory forever is well worth the obstacles and detours of any dreams.” It sure is,friend!!

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    • Kristin Hill TaylorKristin Hill Taylor says

      June 8, 2017 at 8:18 am

      Thank you, Mandy! I’m glad to see you here!

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