Choose to Live Your Dreams

[Choose to Live Your Dreams]( Current Teaching Series [God's Prescription for a Healthy Life]( [Listen to Today's Broadcast]( [Choose to Live Your Dreams]( By Rick Warren — 05/03/2022 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email]( “We are each responsible for our own conduct." Galatians 6:5 (NLT) People deal with their dreams in one of three ways: They accuse, they excuse, or they choose. Accusers spend their entire lives blaming others for why they haven’t achieved their dreams. Excusers make excuses for why they are not living their dreams. Choosers do what it takes to live their dreams. The Bible says that you were created in the image of God. The ability to choose is the quintessential characteristic that separates people from animals. It’s one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. But since free choice means you’re equally able to make bad choices, it’s also your greatest curse. Choosers take the responsibility for their choices and the direction of their lives. They don’t blame others or make excuses. The Bible says in Galatians 6:5, “We are each responsible for our own conduct” (NLT). Instead of complaining that you haven’t achieved your dreams, take the responsibility for what hasn’t been done. Your good and bad choices have a far greater impact on your ability to achieve your dreams than any other factor. I’ve met people who were given nothing in life but achieved far beyond their dreams. I’ve also met people who were given everything they needed and wanted on a silver platter and yet wasted their lives. You can’t control your circumstances. But you can control how you respond to those circumstances. Proverbs 22:13 says, “The lazy man is full of excuses” (TLB). Don’t be that person. Stop making excuses for your unrealized dreams. Make the choice today to do something about the dreams God has given you. [PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>]( Talk It Over - Are you more tempted to be an “accuser” or an “excuser” when it comes to your unrealized dreams? Why? - How do you discern whether a dream is from God? - What one step can you take today to move closer to a long-held dream in your life? Make a Choice for Christ No matter what you’ve done or where you’ve been, God offers you a second chance. He knows everything you’ve ever done wrong, every failure you’ve experienced, and he still loves you and cares for you. He doesn’t expect you to earn your way into his good graces; you are saved by God’s gift of grace when you place your faith in his Son, Jesus Christ. If you are ready to accept God’s grace through Jesus, then pray this simple prayer: "Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is your Son. I believe that he died for my sins and that you raised him to life. I want to trust him as my Savior and follow him as Lord, from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.” The post [Choose to Live Your Dreams]( appeared first on [Pastor Rick's Daily Hope](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email]( [Get The Daniel Plan Hardcover Book when you give a gift to support Daily Hope!]( What started as a simple weight-loss resolution by Pastor Rick Warren has become a journey called The Daniel Plan that’s helping thousands transform their lives. Created with biblical insight and assistance from medical and fitness experts, The Daniel Plan guides you through an innovative approach to achieving a better, healthier life based on the essentials of faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends. The Daniel Plan is a powerful Bible-based program, that has helped thousands of people lose weight, increase their energy, and improve their relationships, all while growing closer to the Lord! 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