"Dream in HD"

Did you ever tell yourself or anyone else, "I'm going to do/be _____ when I grow up?"  I know I did.  What about now?  Have you ever thought about something you want to do or accomplish and then continued on with the same habits not really counting on getting there?  Yep, I've done that one too.

In the car tonight I happened to be listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio.  He was giving financial advice to some guy and at one point he said, "You have to dream in HD."  I can't remember why he said it, but it stuck out to me.  He explained it meant having both a clear picture of where we're going AND how we'll get there.   It's so easy for me to set and create these goals and ideas of how things will be some day.  Like they'd just magically happen!

I had every intention of playing basketball in the NBA when I got older.  I'm not sure what happened.  A couple steps seemed to be missing.  Seriously though there are countless things I have wanted to do.  Run up to the "Y" in Provo, UT, play in the NBA (yep, I was serious when I said it), compete in ballroom dance, work out to reach a certain weight, go to PA school, make BYU's cheer squad, and others.  I'm sure we can all come up with a list.  Of course, some of them aren't realistic.  That's why we cross them off and don't take them serious.  But what about the others?

Ever heard the saying, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions"?  A friend shared that with me last year and it has come to mind several times.  It's true!  It definitely can be that way.  At least for me.  That is the great thing about a new year.  Each day, each week, and each month can mark a new chapter and foster recommitment and rededication; while yesterday, last week, last month and last year can be learned from and placed in the past.

I have been focusing on several specific goals that pertain to where I want to be in life - now and in the future.  It's amazing!  I can see those goals getting closer and closer.  The picture is getting clearer and so is how I can get there.

What gives me encouragement and peace though is knowing that when - not if, but when - we make mistakes we have moments, days, weeks, months, and even years to recommit and rededicate because of Jesus Christ.  Mistakes can be overcome because of Him.  In fact, if we're honest with ourselves we do not have to wait until we fall on our face to turn to Him.  He can enable and strengthen now.

So this year I plan to "Dream in HD" by turning to Him and doing my part to change habits, focus my time, and work toward my goals.  I am excited to see the picture only get clearer and clearer.  What are you going to "dream in HD"?