Thanks Prodiglal Kiwi(s) for this gem to bring to the surface the heart of God in all Christian ministry .
” I myself will dream a dream within you…
Good dreams come from me, you know
My dreams seem impossible,
not too practical,
not for the cautious man or woman
a little risky sometimes
a trifle brash perhaps
Some of my friends prefer
to rest more comfortably,
in sounder sleep,
with visionless eyes
But, from those who share my dreams
I ask a little patience
a little humour,
some small courage,
and a listening heart
I will do the rest
Then they will risk
and wonder at their daring
Run…and marvel at their speed
Build…and stand in awe at the beauty of their building
You will meet me often as you work
in your companions, who share the risk
in your friends, who believe in you enough
to lend their own dreams
their own hands
their own hearts
to your building
In the people who stand in your doorway,
stay awhile,
and walk away knowing that they, too, can find a dream
There will be sun-filled days
and sometimes it will rain
a little variety –
both come from me.
So come now, be content
It is my dream you dream
my house you build
my caring you witness
my love you share
and this is the heart of the matter.
“~ French Poet Charles Peguy (1873-1914)