Detours… those little side trips… those off-road excursions… that we sometimes take. The sad truth is that sometimes we never get back on the main road to fulfill our dreams.
Now… some detours are of God… some of them are of our own doing. That’s why I want to speak about this today and pray that with God’s help… through His Word… by the Power of His Spirit… we can find some practical help.

Why do so few people ever fulfil their dreams?

Unrealistic

Two of the sources of unrealistic expectations.
1.

People
2.

Reveal Answer

How can we know that our dream is obtainable?
Our dream will

by other people – if our dreams and goals are realistic and right… there will be affirmation from other sources besides our family members.

Our dream will be compatible with

– God has given each one of us gifts for one purpose and that purpose is for engaging those gifts to fulfill His plan for our life.

Uncooperative Circumstances

John 16:33

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have
overcome the world.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (Philipps)
We are handicapped on all sides, but we are never frustrated; we
are puzzled, but never in despair. We are persecuted, but we never
have to stand it alone: we may be knocked down but we are never
knocked out!

Unresolved Conflicts

There are two common areas of conflict:

1. With
   Reveal Answer

Matthew 5:23-24 NIV
Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there
remember that your brother or sister has something against
you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be
reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

2 With

*Colossians 3:15 NIV
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one
body you were called to peace…