For the next few weeks, I’m going to be encouraging dream Saturdays. I have often believed that dreaming is a healthy exercise. I think God encourages big dream.
How can anyone read this verse and not have their imagination do a little stretching?
However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” 1 Corinthians 2:9
I believe dreams help us heal from negative emotions, stretch our imagination, and encourage us in the midst of difficult times. Sure dreams alone won’t solve the problems we face, but they may help point us towards a positive direction…and who knows…we may just head our life towards attaining some of them.
So, here’s the deal. I will throw out a dream category and you share your dream with a comment. (I know some of you read these from Facebook and it’s easier to share the comment there, but I hope you’ll take the time to share them on the blog, so those that don’t read via Facebook can read them also.)
This weeks dream stretcher:
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
(Keep in mind, this is a dream, so stretch your mind….in dream world there is no limits of finances, time, or physical restraints.)
Share your answer now then check back to see where others are dreaming of visiting.
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Ok, you said dream….Africa;(every country) New Zeland; Australia (deep inot outback) Bali; Sri Lanka;
I love it!
Anyplace that is geographically and naturally magnificent that I've seen pictures of – like Bali, or New Zealand, or Alaska.
Yea, I could go for those. Thanks
I would love to visit England, Scotland, France, Germany, Israel, Jordan – especially Petra, and Egypt. As a couple, I would love to take my wife for a tour of the South Pacific…
You've got a great list Daniel. Way to dream stretch!
Hey Ron,
For us Baldwin's it would be Telunas Beach on Suggi Island in Indonesia. We have been there twice. It's like no other place.
A close 2nd would be the Bali Desa Suites on Bali also in Indonesia. I could live in that place.
We are digging out of 24 inches of snow so this was a great post to make us think of other places.
Blessings,
Dave
Wow, I'm learning with this dream stretch. Never heard of that one Dave.
I'd head to the gulf coast of Mississippi and stay in an old house along the gulf. Spend some time writing and just watching the waves.
Okay, I could do that…rustic, peaceful, productive…just curious though Jason…why Mississippi? Thanks for your comments.
Hawaii….has to be…..or New Zealand. Love a beach, 5 star service and plenty of money to pay for it (after paying off debt from med.bills) I love the ocean, the beach, palm trees. I think I would love Key West….ambiance. I am NOT picky. Just somewhere serene, peaceful, quiet but shopping (if needed) close by. I sure could use that vacation now.
Laying on a beach vacation sounds pretty good…again, Hawaii and New Zealand both popular.
Wow Denise, that sounds awesome. I'm like you, not picky…just craving serenity.
Yes..serenity…
As much as I would REALLY love a trip to Europe, my dream would be to visit the National Parks in America. I love to travel America and I love our National Parks!!
Jennifer, you are the second National Parks person. The ones we've been to have been great. Glacier National is amazing.
I would go to India. The Lord has been convicting me of so much and a visit there for a month would be good perspective.
Great perspective Kristi. I have wanted to go there for that reason also. Thanks
Wow, big dreamer! Love it!
Australia seems to be a popular dream choice. Is that because it's far away…mysterious…or just sounds like fun?
I would love to live in Greece with my honey like it's portrayed in Raiders of the Lost Ark minus the Nazis The homes, the clothes are just beautiful and simple. I can see the blue water from the balcony as the breeze is blowing through my hair. The only noise is from the street below. Larry and I can just sit and be. Man, it's time to start saving for that.
Greece….yea, I could do that.
I would love to go to Israel, Italy and/or Australia. Since this is my dream I will be going to all three!
Yes to all three! Go for it. Dream big.
My dream vacation is an around the world trip. Of course, this would include much air time but also some cruises. Some of my stops would include England, Spain, France, Israel (again), Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, parts of Africa, Brazil (again), Argentina, Panama, then to Hawaii and lastly fly to Alaska for a cruise and then home. After arriving home I woul check into a hospital for treatment and recuperation.
If I could not do the around the world thing, I could be content with a month with my wife on a private beach in th CAribbean somewhere.
Around the world? Why not? Your Plan B is not too bad…way to compromise!
My dream vacation is a week, regardless of where I am at, of being totally free of thoughts regarding my job. Since that probably isn't going to happen, I would say going back to the Island of Kauai, Hi. Hard to beat that place.
I've never been to Hawaii. It's on my list someday.
My dream vacation would be atleast 2 weeks in Austrila…
Australia and New Zealand! I would love to scuba dive/snorkel along the Great Barrier Reef and see all the beautiful scenery and wildlife amidst the Reef. And to see all the lovely scenery of New Zealand.
And Japan and South Korea. Japan because it's so technologically advanced! And South Korea is where I was born (I'm adopted) =]
Nikki, I didn't realize you were adopted. We have a large population of people adopting or desiring to in the church. Love your choice of places too!
Would love a week long ski trip to Whistler, Vancouver BC. Followed closely by a Spring hike through the Scottish Highlands….
Wow, those are two different options. I like them both! Sounds like you know enough about them to speak intelligently. Have you been before?
OOPs Whether..sorry for the typo!
Typos are my life!
My perfect dream would be to see the east to the west globally, touching all of those with Christs' love, experiencing all the love,joy,sacrifice, pain and sorrow. Weather it be by land or sea! How awesome would that be!
Wow, great dream! Thanks
Tulum, Mexico, in a rented house on the beach, reading in my palapa.
That's pretty specific. Have you been before?
My husband and I went once a few years ago with one of our daughters. It was incredibly beautiful, a wonderful experience. We have a lot of funny and stressful stories. Driving a rented car to get to the house, for instance, was wild beyond belief with five lanes of traffic in three actual lanes, but once we got there, it was worth it all. Thanks for asking.
Would love to go sometime.
I have given this as a writing assignment for my high school English students–now it's my turn. I would love to travel up and down the Atlantic Seaboard and visit the historical places located there. I love the Atlantic Ocean and being reminded of how our country came into being would be wonderful.
There are a lot of historical places there. I've been to some of them and never been disappointed. That would be a great trip.
Three months in Australia, go everywhere, see everything.
Then Italy, Great Britain (must do some kind of Doctor Who tour), France.
Where I want to go: Chile, Athens, South Africa, China, and Germany (for now).
Where I want to go again: Turkey, India, and Spain.
Love dreaming of travel, learning cultures and seeing other landscapes!
Wow, great list! You've been to some great places.
SINCE IT IS A DREAM, I would got to Pakistan one last time.
Ha! Let's make it a mission trip! Dream on!
I want to go to Australia! Hopefully I can save enough to make it there next year. It's been a dream for almost 7 years!
Australia yes! I share that dream too! Thanks for sharing
Ron- Anytime I can get myself in a National Park this is my idea of bliss. I really want to visit New Zealand at some point in my life as well. But the dream..that is to go for a whole month and see all of their national parks in country.
We don't do National Parks enough Julie. You have some great ones out your way. Have you been to Glacier National? Wow! New Zealand is a great pick.