My Big Crazy Mission’s Dream
I dreamed a big dream. I was in Florida in August with my two awesome girls spending time with them after my mission trip to Uganda and Ethiopia. I fell asleep on the couch with Lion King blasting in the background and had a sweet, wild, crazy dream. I woke up literally smiling saying, “OK, Lord… I will do this if if if you help me!!” I dreamed vividly of a CRAZY project on my blog from start to finish. I didn’t actually see the “winner’s” face, but the prize was something so incredible and dear to my heart!! I dreamed hundreds of bloggers participated and the anticipation of the drawing was massive in blog land. Everyone wanted to be a part of a movement to simply love.
I will be completely honest with you. I have resisted for weeks launching this project on my blog due to fear of failure, rejection, craziness, and loss. I attended a three day mega women’s conference “Dare To Dream” at my church this weekend and celebrated with over 3,000 women why we need to dream big God dreams. God wants to launch us in the darkness and go and share His Love to the lost. I was starting to feel VERY inspired to jump in faith and follow (literally) my dream.
I drove home the first night of the conference and was singing, praying out loud, thanking the Lord for the inspiring night. I was praying for you!!!!!!!! I was praying for the blog giveaway and asking for God’s special blessings on the project! All of a sudden, I noticed flashing lights behind me. I pulled over and a state trooper came around to my side of the car with a blinding flashlight pointed in my face. I was really scared… what did I do?? He calmly asked me if I had been drinking. (my mouth dropped open) He told me that he noticed my car weaving in the lane. I looked at him bewildered and said, “Noooo Sir, I have been partying with 3,000 women at my church, but definitely NO drinking!! I did have 2 cupcakes, though.” I smiled and he laughed, reminding me to make it home safely. As I started driving home, straighter this time, that’s when it hit me… God would equip me with everything I needed for my blog project. Why in the world was I afraid? The next day, God sent me a “prayer mama” to support my dream. She gave me a beautiful necklace with the Chinese symbol DREAM on it and committed praying for me and the project. During the conference lunch break, I sat with some of my close friends and cautiously shared my crazy dream with them. They went crazy!! Not only were they excited to be a part of my dream, but they wanted to help spread the word. They have been sworn to secrecy until the big day. I’m going to trust in the Lord with all my heart and launch the BIGGEST PARTY EVER!!!
Please stop by here tomorrow at My Crazy Adoption blog and lets get this party started!!
I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen. When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” (Jeremiah 29:11-14 MSG)
I can't wait to hear!!!!!!! Love you Kari!!!! =)
Very exciting! God is AWESOME!!! And I will have to remember that "2 cupcake defense" next time I get pulled over. LOL!!!
Ooh, you are so sneaky….whetting our appetites like that. Well, I can't wait to hear about it!
Love it! Can't wait to hear!
Many of us can spread the word by doing a shout out on our blogs too.
Blessings and keep dreaming…
Amy
PTL that you are stepping out. Stepping out of your comfort zone! Stepping out in Faith!! God is faithful! He WILL provide! I can not wait to hear the details of your dreams. And I pray as YOU step out you will inspire others to walk in your path!!! GOD BLESS you Kari! Love you!!!
Umm HELLO! It's TODAY and I want to hear!!! Also I'm calling you shortly. Need to ask a couple crazy questions.
Love you and LOVE your dreaming big!!!! We will help support you and this dream in every way possible my friend.
Kari,
Can't wait to hear your "CRAZY DREAM" idea!!!
Love,
Sherrie xox
I *never* find time to read blogs like I used to–you've piqued my curiousity and I must find time tomorrow (or is it today?) to come back. Nevertheless, I'm totally excited for you and your big crazy dreams!
Can't wait to see what you have in store! 🙂
Girl I can not wait for you to share your dream tomorrow. As one of the ones who has been sworn to secrecy I can tell you God is going to reward your faithfulness!! Big Dreams!!! Go for it!!! Praying hard with you and for the one who wins the big giveaway. God is going to change their life 🙂 EEEK!!! You can count on me to help spread the word once you get it up online. Love you friend – don't forget let's do lunch I need to chat about my dream 🙂
Kim, I cant wait for our lunch… let me see if I can come up on Friday (I may need to scrub for the visitors coming:))
Love ya sister
I love that you were drunk in the Spirit and that police officer pulled you over! WAY to worship! Kari….you have a dream, from start to finish. You should not doubt for one moment. When I have raised money in the past, I did not have one dream, vision, etc. and it was so scary! But, Kari, God has been so sweet to you…He gave you an actual IDEA in a dream! He will complete what He has started. He is the Alpha and Omega, beginning and end girlfriend. God out in confidence and boldness.
You are so much fun! People can get swallowed up by the vastness of the need. YOU inspire people to act and live life fully in the midst of it all. THANK YOU!
I have spent time today blogging and posting and sharing your passion for this missions trip….what a delight. (And my husband will be thrilled with the Man Up shirt I secretly ordered for him….and IF we win the trip – he can stay with the kids and proudly wear that shirt…while I jet off to love on orphans!~)