The Cost of a Dream

I had a great conversation with a friend the other day. He’s "got it all together" at least from my perspective. He’s got a job that pays him really, really well. He’s got a 5 year plan and a retirement deal he’s paying in to, I’m sure. He’s got a really nice house that he keeps immaculate and a couple of brand new cars that he recently paid cash for. He and his wife are expecting their 1st child here in a couple of months and he’s nervously excited. It appears from my perspective that he’s got nothing to worry about. We went on a long walk in his neighborhood and talked about our lives and our talk probably shouldn’t have but it kind of shocked me. I began to share my concerns with him as I looked at my life and really didn’t have any "plans". I sheepishly shared my uncertainty about the future. I mean, I am not lazy but I don’t have any idea what I am gonna do about retirement, really don’t have much $$$ put away for emergencies. As a man, somehow, it has been instilled in me that I should care more about these things than I do. I shared with him that this possibly bothered me and he shared an eye opening statement with me. He said "at least you are living your dream, that’s priceless". He went on to talk about how he admired me for simply living my dream I got the sense that he would do that too, if he could. He said at least "you’re working for yourself, I am working so someone else can make lots of $$$." It appears that after speaking with him there’s a trade off for living your dream I suppose. I may never have a lot of $$$ in the bank, but then again I might. I might never own a home or be able to buy a new car or a retirement plan but I have a dream in my heart that I would not trade all of that for. Now, it would be nice to have both scenarios but in my present circumstances I have everything that I could ever need and many of the "wants" too! As I write this I feel "richer" already. I have to admit, I am in awe of my friends ability to dig in and work hard so he can provide for his family above and beyond the "call of duty". He is amazing guy but his encouragement made me want to hold tight to my dreams and not look back anymore. This is the path that God has put in my heart and He has been faithful to provide ALL of my needs. So I pray from this moment on I would not look back, not second guess and be content even overjoyed with the "wealth of a dream" that God breathed into me and has empowered me to live out. God forgive me for worrying and second guessing and wishing for something other than what you’ve given me cuz I know that worry will not add a minute to my life. Thank U Jesus, AMEN, YES!