Last night, God answered one of my oh so silly little dreams. As I watched Amazon numbers for Shadowed by Grace over the weekend, I’d asked Him if it was possible for the Kindle version and the paperback to get on one of the top 100 lists at the same time. Now I can almost see the smile He must have had at my small request. To me it was HUGE. To Him it was nothing.
Yet at the same time, when I saw this happen at about 11 p.m. last night, it broke me. I literally sat at my computer with tears streaming down my cheeks because it was confirmation that God sees me and hears me. I know that. I really do.
But sometimes it helps to have that tangible confirmation, that little touch that makes it real, tangible, something I can hold on to.
At the same time, God’s whisper in my heart reminded me that what I considered big dreams weren’t God-sized. He’s daring me to live bigger, dare to ask for more.
Right now, the thought exhausts me. I’m overwhelmed with editing two books, finishing two classes, and teaching two more. But this seasons ends in three weeks. Now I’ve got this burbling urge to ask for more, a sense of excitement to wonder what God has next. I don’t know, but I’m eager to find out.
How about you? Do you have a growing sense of excitement? An urge to dream those God-sized dreams? We’ll relaunch the bookclub this week. Can’t wait to continue this journey with you!
If you’re just joining the discussion, let me know here. I’ll let you know when new posts on this topic go up and you can request an autographed bookplate if you own Holley’s book.
Comments 18
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! And, yes, I get exactly what you’re saying. Those moments of confirmation when God answers a prayer–amazing! 🙂
Author
Thanks, Jill. It was so fun! Now to figure out what the bigger dreams are.
I am so glad you’ve relaunched the book club, Cara! I’ve missed it!
But I know you’ve been more than busy with you’re amazingly filled-to-overflowing life!
And I had one of my own tears-flowing-down-my-face moments last week. God is the giver of dreams … and the giver of those moments when dreams come true.
Author
Beth, I have goose-bumps hearing that. I’d love details, but I love that He’s giving you those moments, too!
When I found out last week that Somebody Like You earned a starred review from PW, I called my mentor and cried like a baby — a very happy one! Such an unexpected blessing from God’s hands!
That is AWESOME!!!!
I’m excited about the relaunching of the book club too. I’m still plugging away at the book, letting in marinate in my mind and heart. I’m looking forward to sharing and hearing the input from others.
Author
Can’t wait to hear what God is showing you, Sonia!
I’m so excited! I totally fell off the last time, but I want to make a better commitment to set aside time to actually read through the rest of the book. I think I only made it to chapter four. 🙂
Oh goodness, that is a creepy picture, and I’m sorry. That’s what happens when you hang out with friends…
Author
LOL, Kersten!
Author
Kersten, Chapter 4 is about where we paused for Christmas. So you should be in great shape!
That is great, Cara, I am excited for you! I love it when God gives us a little kiss on the forehead! I have been thinking a lot about God-sized dreams lately….
Author
All the sermons have sure lined up with this lately!
Yay for the relaunch of the book club and mega congrats on hitting that best-seller list. YAY!
I finished the God-sized dream book over New Years, but I honestly think I might reread it all over again. I’ve felt beaten down the past couple weeks (nothing horrible!), so I could do with some reminders of the dreams God has for me. He is SO trustworthy and his dreams for us are even bigger than our own. I love that!
Author
So glad you finished it!
Hurray!!!! I just knew everyone would love this story as I do!!!
Hooray for the re-launch! I’m looking forward to it.