At the end of 2011 it seems that many people are telling us to dream our dreams, re-ignite the flame, get fresh vision. So what do we do if, like Joseph in prison, we feel our dreams are just that - dreams and we are farther away from fulfilling them than ever. Or worse still we don't have any dreams or visions any more and wonder whether our lives will make any differnce to anyone other than our nearest or dearest.
2012 will be a big year in Britain with the London Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. There will be masses of opportunities for the church to get out there and make a difference. The time is ripe. David Cameron and the Queen have laid the foundation over this Chrismas season. Now it's our turn.
Our presence wherever we are can make a huge difference at work, home, in the shops, schools, colleges, leisure clubs and sports fields. We have the light of the world within us and he can shine out through us wherever we are through our words, actions and (the undervalued) attitiudes.
The world is desperate for someone to bring them good news and I believe the doors are wide open for us, the church, to get out there and share God's love, acceptance, approval, mercy and grace. God needs us to show others how much He loves them and has the most marvellous gift of salvation and restoration ready for them right now.
So if you don't have a dream, go and make a difference to one other person today. Show them, with or without words, that God loves them. And if you do have a dream, polish it up and pursue it.
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