When Visions come to Naught!

Visions! Many of us may have visions and may have had great visions. Visions that not only help us but also may help others as well... But sadly these visions too often come to naught. Visions as we know are dreams we'd like to attain. And truthfully, there are lot of books written about how to fulfill our dreams. And I believe every book or author agrees on one thing required in fulfilling our dreams, that is "perseverance". Others would term it as endurance, or rephrase it to as "working hard." Not just working but hardworking. And I believe, they are true about it.

But in a time of idle moments when we think about our visions and dreams there are so many hindrances that lead us to not pursue our dreams and visions. And I would probably think, authors and books have already written about these things. I just would probably want to discuss and talk about these things too. (*Laughing*) That's probably because it often happens to me. But nevertheless, it's a good discussion and check the reality we are in.

One reason why our visions or dreams come to nothing is probably the factor of faith, on what we believe in. Although I must say, in my idea or my belief, it shouldn't. I'm a Christian and my faith rest on Christ Jesus. And I believe faith shouldn't be a factor of hindering us to fulfill our dreams or visions. But nevertheless, in view of the world or how the system works, too often it becomes a hindrance. Now, let me give a clear understanding to this. And sorry for making an example of my faith. But as a person, or human as we are, we are prone of dreaming for ourselves. We have much ambitions and usually it's for personal gain, nothing more. The thing is, Christianity teaches not about selfishness but about thinking of others more than oneself. And Christianity points more of God's will more than one's personal will. Now that's where the world view makes faith a hindrance. But as for me as a Christian, I would stand to disagree. Even if I have made an argument of such. Because I believe that God's will is always better than one's personal will. Yes we have dreams and visions and God has too. Now, if we are not to parallel our visions and dreams in accordance to the direction of God's will, won't we be just kicking against the pricks?

Second factor that hinders us from attaining our dreams are circumstances. Too often our circumstances does have a big factor in hindering us to fulfill our goals and dreams. But does not totally hinders us.  And an often example would be, when one is a poor fellow and does not have such income to do what he desires to do. It's a simple analogy of the circumstances a person has.

Third factor maybe the kind of government we have. Here in the Philippines? It is one of the greatest factor why too often, the weak, the poor and without reputation, can't pursue their dreams and visions in life. Corruption in the government is usually the  biggest reason, as corruption is acted upon by greed and selfishness. And as always selfishness pulls down others while wanting oneself be the first.

Another and probably the last reason of hindrance towards fulfilling one's goal and vision is people. And perhaps, it is the very main reason and summarizes all other reasons why goals, dreams and vision come to nothing. People! That is because man is corrupt as the Word of God declares. Examples are already portrayed on my discussions. Others example would be as simple as the factor of encouraging. Instead of encouraging, people would rather discourage others. There are more people who would discourage you more than encourage you. And the saddest would be when our love ones become the discourager instead of the supporter or encourager. Well for a truth, we are very prone of doing so... to discourage. Why? as what the Word of God says is... man is corrupted by sin (Romans 3:9-12). 

Nevertheless, even as we have discussed such things, this would indeed point out that pursuing excellence or success requires perseverance or endurance or working hard... And that even with these many hindrances, one needs to learn to continue and pursue. And that's what we call perseverance or endurance. It is actually not a guarantee that we'd gain success or fulfillment on our goals but perhaps, it's better tried than never at all. But one thing I'd really wish we could learn from these things is not about ourselves pursuing our dreams or visions, but to be sensitive enough and to learn that we should be more of encouragers more than discouragers, think of others more than ourselves, and to be selfless, not to attain selfishness.

Good day and God bless!