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What a Dream Looks Like

In 1989 a movie called Field of Dreams was released. Kevin Costner played Ray Kinsella, a 27-year-old man who heard a voice one day say, “If you build it, he will come.” You see, Ray had a stormy relationship with his dad. As a rebellious child of the 60's, he scorned his dad who loved baseball, refusing even to play catch with him. His father died before he could make things right. When he plowed his cornfield over and made a baseball field, everyone said he was crazy for following his dream, but through the movie, he was reunited with his father as a young man. The theology is certainly not correct and the plot is nowhere near reality, but it remains an impactful story.

In the film, people came from miles and miles around to get a glimpse at the old timers playing ball on the field of dreams. The point in the movie is well made, and it is certain—people will come to a place where their dreams can be fulfilled. God's “field of dreams” is not in lowa, but rather is played out in the hearts of His people.

Throughout the centuries, we have seen instances of how God sets the hearts of men and women and young people aflame with a dream—the dream to impact the world and make a difference. Look at the life of Mother Teresa. Her mission continues on after her death, giving hope to the hopeless not just in Calcutta, India but around the world.

Maybe there's a stir in your soul today. A spiritual knot in your stomach gnarls you—and it won't go away. It could be the beginning of a great dream that God is nudging you toward. A God-given dream may look like this—it stirs your passion, it's humanly impossible to accomplish on your own, and it makes an impression on you for a lifetime. You can't shake it. It may have been a place of pain for you in your past. The place of your pain sometimes becomes the place of your life missions.

Take time today and reflect on your own “field of dreams.” What unusual things may be stirring that could prompt you to build your own field – your field of mission?

As you engage with God’s word:

● What is God saying to you?

● What does it mean to you?

● What action step do you need to take?

After you reflect on these questions, bring everything to God in prayer.