Responsibility trumps dreams every time...

The title of the today's blog was from a Christian fiction named "They Almost Always Come Home" by Cynthia Ruchti.  I enjoyed the book, the story line was great as well as the fact that the story took place in the Canadian side of the Boundary Waters - close to home.

The quote struck a cord with me because it is how I have felt for a very long time.  I truly believe that it is not God's will for our lives to feel like this and/or to give up our dreams.  What I am still trying to figure out are these questions:

1. Are my dreams God's will for me?
2. Does God have all these great things in store for me and I am to chicken to take the first step?
3. Am I already living in God's will for my life, but I don't see it because I am too caught up in my wants?
4. What should I be praying for to answer my questions?  Wisdom? Patience?  Relinquishing Control? Courage?

Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

Should you read this, please add me to your prayers.