One way or the other we all have dreams; that thing deep down your heart These dreams can be Spiritual; Economic; and or Social Some of our dreams are short term and some are very long term If you don’t have a dream things will happen on you and that’s unpleasant. The sustainability of whatever you are building depends on the foundation laid Do you think that a multi-level building demands the same foundation as a one level building? We are better taking time building a foundation than rushing to erect a structure which falls on the slightest blow of wind I am sure people were clapping and applauding the speed at which the brother was building his house on a sand foundation Build with a view that whatever you build shall be tested The rock foundation takes time to build but the same stands the storms Jesus is our rock foundation; let’s build on his principles The discipline to finish demands preparation People who start things and then quit on the way normally fall short of planning Planning helps you to look ahead When you look ahead you identify detours; stop signs and give way signs. Seeing them in advance means you will approach them with calmness At the same time you see opportunities when you look ahead. This helps you make the most of those opportunities. The world systems must teach us some of these things. For example if you want to build in Harare, city council needs to see the plan and approve it. God is the greatest partner ever; the most consistent one When you build with God, you build for today; tomorrow and the future If you go solo without God you will labor in vain and be disappointed If the ultimate of all our efforts is not to give God the glory we might as well quit If we build to make a name we fall off God’s favor Apollos and Paul were such strategic partners One would plant and the other would water Avoid partnering in your dream with people who will uproot as you plant; who will curse as you bless The end picture will keep you going even when things get tough The present suffering mustn’t blind you to see the glorious future Jesus endured the suffering because he was seeing the end picture Go write down all your dreams Write a clear plan; possibly include the critical path. Call a friend/prayer partner and pray about it Identify resources needed for your dream to be a success (Knowledge; time; skills etc) Identify people who have such resources Identify people with similar dreams Seek partnership (this is not to encourage a parasitic relationship but a symbiotic one) Invite God in your endeavors Seek to give God glory in it all Tell yourself you don’t know it all and seek assistance
