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      Turning Dreams Into Reality

      Andy Wood | April 23, 2023

      Every dream God gives us comes to a point where we’re required to take action — when it’s time to take the first step forward. But how do we turn the dream in our hearts into a decision to move forward? This weekend, Pastor Andy Wood shows us three steps we can take to go from dreaming to decision-making.

      Message Action Plan

      Talk It Over

      Diving Deeper

      Message Action Plan

      What problem on God's radar needs to be in my heart?

      Until a problem touches my heart it won't hit my hands.

      Three Steps to Go From Dream to Decision:

      1. Pray
      • God's dreams start, continue, and finish with prayer.
      • A dream without prayer can become a nightmare!

      ACTION PLAN: Make a list of specific prayer requests about the dream God has put on your heart. Don't ask vaguely, but ask God for specific goals and objectives that will surpass your expectations.

      1. Plan
      • A dream without a plan is a wish.

      ACTION PLAN: Think about the different mentors and supporters in your life. Pray daily that God would put one on your heart to share your dream with. Once God puts someone on your heart, schedule a meeting with that person and ask for their insight and help in creating a plan.

      1. Do

      A dream without execution becomes hallucination.

      What has God already placed into your hands?

      ACTION PLAN: Remember the words of Isaiah 6:8 - "And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am! Send me." In a journal, write out the different areas of passion and opportunity that God has put in your life to use in his dream for your life. These can be different ministry opportunities, entrepreneurial endeavors, or even relationships where God wants to do some work! After writing about them, pray and invite God to lead you in those areas, being obedient to whatever He wants you to do.

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      Better Decisions with Andy Wood

      Dive Deeper this week by listening to Saddleback's Doable Discipleship episode on Better Decisions with Andy Wood. This episode was a follow-up to Saddleback's Better message series.

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      More from this series

      Created to Dream
      April 16 - May 14, 2023
      • From Dead Ends to Deliverance
        May 14, 2023
      • From Obstacle to Opportunity
        May 7, 2023
      • When Dreams Are Delayed
        April 30, 2023
      • Turning Dreams Into Reality
        April 23, 2023
      • Dream Again
        April 16, 2023
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