Two goldfish live in a bowl for years. Every time that the water is changed in their bowl, their owner puts them in the bathtub. You know the story, even though they have a lot more room in the tub, they still swim in the tight circles of their home bowl.
When we keep swimming in the same circles, we never learn that there is more out there. We can come to think that we know it all. We tend to forget our dreams, or worse, we begin to believe that we have achieved God's dreams for our lives.
For the past three days I have been at a large church pastors meeting. Our church was one of the smallest ones there, we just barely made the cut. I was a goldfish swimming in the open water. I heard many interesting ideas, and met many great Pastors who challenged me to dream big.
I know that you love our church. So do I. But, have we achieved everything that God has for us? If not, then what are His dreams for Woods Chapel? Remember, you are not stuck in the bowl, you are swimming in the open sea of God's dreams. What does he have for you? For us?
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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Any interesting ideas for us really small "goldfish" that are swimming in coffee cups.
To expand the metaphor-Nemo's dad took off way out of his comfort zone to accomplish something that mattered more to him than anything else--to rescue his son.
Glad you are at the conference.
Sam Fisher
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