Pursuing Your Dreams when Facing Opposition

What do you do when you have a dream you are certain is from God but there are things – or people - blocking your pursuit?  Or perhaps you have a dream that you've forgotten or abandoned,  and God is resurrecting it. Either way, when we are following the desires that God has put in our hearts, we can and, often, will face such opposition. The enemy of our soul does not want us to succeed because when we manifest our dreams with God's grace, we can impact the world. That's why it's important not to give in when facing these challenges. Instead, we should stay focused on our goals, our walk with the Lord, and on creating a positive environment. We also need the support of a person that can cheer us on and keep us on task. And when our loved ones don't understand this journey, we need to keep them in prayer as well. In this podcast, we share how we have stayed focused on the goals that God has set for us while dealing with obstacles like distraction, doubt, and negativity. We'll share some of these challenges and practical ways to overcome them. We'll discuss creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. Finally, we'll end with a word of prayer for all of our listeners who are following their dreams! Episode Highlights:  Topic intro and what's in our diffuser (2:15) Testimonial time (5:00) Guarding your attention to achieve your goals (6:13) Are distractions hindering you? (14:40) Spiritual maturity and pursuing your dreams (19:01) Allowing time and space for transformation: Mama Z's story (26:35) Are jealousy and fear coloring your perspective? (32:28) Surround yourself with supportive people (37:35) How to conduct yourself in the face of opposition (44:29) Mama Z addresses wearing a swimsuit at the pageant (54:32) Pageants as a ministry platform (59:03) A word of prayer and episode wrap (1:05:14)