Dreams Come True when you Let God Write!

As Christians we are part of a story. The story that is embodied in the Bible, the story of creation and the fall, of God’s election of a people to be the bearers of his purpose for humankind, and of the coming of the one in whom that purpose is to be fulfilled.

When I look at the story that God has written so far for me I cannot believe it. I have had many dreams for my life and so many are a realization.

As a little girl I dreamed of being a state champion. I remember watching my mom coach volleyball and sit on the bench and be part of state championship teams I dreamed that for myself. This dream came true.

I have always had a dream of one day attending Seminary and getting my masters. As women in the reformed tradition I never dreamed it possible. Now every year for 4 weeks I sit in Seminary classes. I am finished with 5 of my 20 quarters of learning. My dream is coming true.

As a child I dreamed of being a teacher. I would sit my stuffed animals up and read them books with my coffee mug full of water in my rocking chair. Now I sit on my stool or theater chair with my name on the back MISS BROUWER and drink real coffee and read to my students.

In this dream I dreamed of one day being teacher of the year. I am not and have not been teacher of the year but I am loved. Each morning I get greeted by my special needs students with a good morning Miss Brouwer, a high five, and on the good days a hug. I get random weird notes addressed to Dr. Doofinshmirtz from Perry the Platypus. I get random hugs from students in the hallway. I have lunch buddies in 7^th grade. I have girls who want to stay in from recess to talk and hang out with me. Last week Friday as we had our annual Recreation Day I felt famous as I signed the backs of children’s t-shirts for long periods of time.

As a child you would ask me where I would want to travel to if I had to pick one place and it would always be the same place- Where Jesus walked. On my application for the Amazing Race they asked me where is one place I would dream of going and my answer was the Holy Lands. This coming summer from June 5-20 I will be going to Israel. My dream in coming true.

I had a dream of owning my own home. I have for 5 years now. In fact I was reminded of the blessing of my house as I drove home yesterday and almost hit a beautiful buck in my driveway. In my car I began to sing As the Deer panteth for the water so my soul longeth after thee. You alone are my hearts desire and I long to worship thee. My house is a dream.

I had a dream of going to Hawaii and after much saving I made it.

God has written these dreams come true in my life. As I look at the goodness and the dreams that he has made come true I cannot wait to see the dreams that I have yet seen come true.

I still dream of writing a book with titles like Jesus was single too, my life as a middle school educator, or the Multiple personality coach: how to coach all types of athletes.

I still dream of going to the Netherlands and seeing the “motherland”.

I still dream of meeting prince charming and having him sweep me off my feet. Along with that I have a dream to have children or adopt really cute one’s from Korea.

I still dream of the Twins winning the World Series (again).

I still dream of running a marathon.

I dream of my family members and friends to find grace and love in Christ and take his gift of salvation.

I know in all the dreams I have dreamed that God was a part of them all. He wrote each and every part of those stories. On those days when I want to complain about my where I am, what I am doing, or whatever I need to remember that God wrote each and every moment of my life. That is good. Really Really Good.

God may I continue to live in your will and trust you with the pen as you continue to write my story.