Monday, October 13, 2008

Dreaming Big

When I was in college I had big dreams. Dreams of having a family, finishing school, building a recording studio, gold and platinum records on the walls and winning a grammy. These were MY dreams not GOD'S.

I did finish school and I did build a successful recording studio for almost 10 years and I do have platinum records on my wall. But none of it was for God, it was for me. Through His love I lost everything and ended up in Central Florida. I found an awesome church, an amazing wife and a deep passion to get closer to Jesus and do what He wants me to do.

He found the perfect job for me. Media Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering. Through that job I learned many things including how to entertain people. It made me realize that there are other people in the world that don't need to be entertained, they need help surviving. They need food, water and a safe place to live and recover from illness.

For years I've been hearing Him tell me that I'm not dreaming big enough but through the scars of my past I have been scared to dream (big or small). Well, a couple of weeks ago I decided to listen to God's calling and start dreaming big again. Like the old days. I don't know where we are headed with HEsentme.org but I do know God is leading and I'm going to follow Him on the greatest adventure of my life!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Jim,
It is easy to live your life for yourself but it takes a real man to live for God. To be obedient to God's plans for you in fear or in happiness. I already loved you but watching you these past few months fulfilling God's plan for your life has touched my heart. I will pray for you and for the adventure our family will be taking daily. I support you in all that you do and am proud to be your wife.

Holly