🫣 Thinking Too Small: Expanding Your Vision
Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut? Like your dreams are just too... small? Well, let me tell you a story that might just change your perspective.
The Wake-Up Call
Picture this: I'm sitting in a conference room in Florida, surrounded by other ministers. A famous minister was speaking, and suddenly, he dropped a bombshell that shook my world:
"Whatever you're thinking, your thinking is too small."
Boom! It hit me like a ton of bricks. And you know what? He was right. We serve a God who loves to supersize things, but often, we're the ones putting limits on His plans for us!
Small Town, Big Dreams
Now, let me take you back to Littlefield, Texas—population 7,000. That's where I grew up, thinking it was the best place in the universe. "I'll never leave," I declared. But boy, was I in for a surprise!
As I grew older and started exploring the world, my mind began to shift. Imagine living in Littlefield your whole life, then suddenly visiting the largest church in Seoul, Korea. The town hadn't changed, but I sure had!
The Three Game-Changers
Want to know the secret to expanding your vision? It's simple:
The places you go
The books you read
The people you meet
So, here's your homework:
Get up and go somewhere new
Pick up a book (yes, right now!)
Meet someone smarter than you
Trust me, these three things will blow your mind wide open!
The Power of Prayer
Now, let's talk about prayer. Have you ever heard of Jabez? His prayer is a game-changer:
"Lord, bless me, put your hand on me, enlarge my capacity, and keep me from the evil one."
Try praying this every day. I promise you'll be amazed at how God starts stretching you. By this time next year, you won't even recognize yourself!
Think Bigger, Dream Bigger
Remember this: Whatever you're thinking, it's too small. Say it with me:
"Whatever I'm thinking, it's too small!"
The Bible puts it perfectly in 2 Corinthians 6:12 (The Message):Â
"The smallness you feel comes from within you. Your lives aren't small, but you're living them in a small way."
So, let's supersize those dreams:
Praying for healing? Think divine health!
Dreaming of marriage? Envision a power partnership!
Hoping for a raise? Why not aim to own the company?
God wants to do more in your life than you can even imagine. So go ahead, think big. No, think BIGGER! Because with God, the sky's not the limit—it's just the beginning!