Dreaming vs. Preparing

Everything I own was beeping at me this morning. I suffer from chronic procrastination and in an attempt to find a cure I sought the help of my very organized best friend. She apparently repaid my request by programming my iPad to rally my electronics against me and yell at me very early in the morning. I woke up (several times) to flashing, beeping reminders of today's goals and agenda.

I am good at vision. I am good at dreams. I am not so good with daily discipline. I know where I want to go, I am just not sure how to get there. My "wanter" is tuned up and working great; my "do-er" on the other hand is still running on 2G. My wheels spin but no mileage. I recently watched a television program where a woman said, "while you were dreaming someone else was preparing." What a gut punch! When the day comes where God pulls back the curtain on my dream will I be prepared to take the stage or run quickly to a beginner's crash course? Insert your favorite television talent contest here and think of the many competitors who get their shot in front of the "it" people who can make their dreams come true and it is obvious that he/she has not prepared for the opportunity. No classes, no rehearsals, no effort. What's your dream? What does your life look like your prepared for?

I dream of being a wife and a mom, but what am I doing now to prepare to be the kind of wife and mom God would have me to be? I dream of using my gifting in the way God has designed but what am I doing to be ready to serve Him? I dream of making a difference but am I preparing to be different?

Don't be mad at the calendar beeps (or the friend who rigged them)...Dreaming is done best awake.