The flowing stream photo was taken at Garvan Woodland Gardens near Hot Springs Arkansas. As we read today in 1 Kings 8:54-66, may God’s Word flow into our hearts. Then as they form a part of who we are, may they naturally flow outward as we take action on activities that benefit our life and the lives of those around us.

God had a plan for His people when He brought them out of Egypt. He also has designed a specific life plan for us to set us free. This day with God, let us be dedicated to applying our faith, letting the Spirit work in us, and accept Divine assistance as we take action on the plan.

It’s important to hold onto our dreams! I heard one time this story told in the late 1800s of a minister who was skeptical when someone asked if man would someday fly. He had two sons … Orville and Wilbur.

In another story I heard, there was a boy who lacked the funds to attend college. Instead, the boy worked at a shop and wrote in his spare time. The boy’s first name was William … last name Shakespeare.

It all begins with a dream so dream with God and then create something just like Solomon did in building the temple. Today, we read that they dedicated the house of God with offerings to the Lord. Celebrating with a festival for 14 days. At the end of the celebration, they blessed the king. As the people left to go home, they were joyful and thankful for all the good things God had done.

It is important to always dream big. God can take these dreams and help not only achieve them but along the way, make others dream big too. In so doing, provided are more opportunities for all people to flourish. After our imagination is set free and God takes our dreams to a level never thought of before, be joyful and thankful just like the people in today’s reading.

This day Lord, it’s a glorious new morn that is dawning and now we prepare our hearts and minds to follow Your plan. We worship and praise You today for the dreams You give. We encourage others to dream so the future is one in which there are cures for diseases and inventions that help Your people to flourish. That there are great ideas for winning more souls to Your Way. We build on our experiences of the past and now step ahead on the pathway to our future.