Have you ever had a dream for your life
that seems unreachable? It seems too
good to be true? Something that you don’t
even try to achieve because you know it won’t be possible? Do you ever choose to take the easy path
rather than the one that will lead you to this so-called “unreachable” goal?
Making goals and keeping them in mind is always a
great strategy to become successful and be a great leader. I am a very goal
oriented person and I feel accomplished when I strive towards my goals or
achieve a goal.
Personally, I have a dream of becoming a store
owner of a bridal shop. I have had an
interest in the bridal industry since I was ten years old. I never really chased after this dream
because I felt that it was an unreachable goal that was too good to ever happen. God knew the desires of my heart and blessed
me with a job at a bridal shop, (All the Rage and Studio I Do Bridals) in
November as a bridal consultant.
After a few months of working as a bridal
consultant, I made the decision to change my major from Elementary Education to
Professional Studies. I still have a concentration
in Education, but my main focus is Professional Studies so that I can strive
toward my goal in learning more about leadership and management skills.
Many people have questioned my decision to change
my major. I was and am still so
passionate about children and teaching others.
I know that whatever I do, I want to serve others. I love teaching people, and now I get to
educate brides on a daily basis on a subject I love.
Like I said earlier, I have been so interested in
the bridal industry for years, but I never thought it was a realistic
goal. I knew that I was also passionate
about teaching young children, and I knew this goal was much easier to achieve. It is not always the easiest goal that the
Lord has in mind for our lives. I know
this dream is big and will take a lot of work.
But I am confident that the Lord will lead me through it. He has blessed me with this job and now I
have had a glimpse of my true passion.
I have a vision for my future and pray that I can
open up a store of my own. The Lord has
given me so many visions and ideas and I am excited to see how he works in my
life to make this dream come to fruition.
I absolutely love my job and helping brides find the perfect dress for
their wedding day. I constantly have my
end goal in mind. I take every mistake I
make as a learning opportunity. I build
strong relationships with my brides and coworkers. I get to work early and do my best work. I put others’ needs before my own.
Most importantly I seek to honor the Lord in
every decision I make and that includes glorifying God through my work. I pray that I will be a blessing to every
bride, as well as each coworker, that walks into the store. I pray that the presence of God will invade
the store. I pray that others can see
the love of God so evident in my life that it is something they want too.
I have learned through many life experiences that
“we can make our plans but the Lord determines our steps” (Proverbs 16:9). I will trust the Lord with my life and with
my future. I believe that He has great
plans for my life. And I know that He
has given me this opportunity and that “he who began a good work in you will
carry it on to completion” (Philippians 1:6).
If you have a dream, pray and ask the Lord that
He would show you His will for your life.
He has a plan for you and will bless those who seek Him first.
Blessings,
Dani xoxo
