Revisiting Forgotten Dreams: Trusting God’s Timing

“A dream is an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will, and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it.” — John C. Maxwell

Has God placed a dream on your heart — one that still lingers quietly in the background, waiting for His perfect timing?

Over 13 years ago, God gave me a dream that lit up my heart. It was vivid, exciting, and filled with purpose — a dream of the life I longed for and believed He wanted for me.

But when my dad became ill, I asked God to pause that dream. For six or seven years, I devoted my time and energy to caring and spending time with him. I wanted to be by his side through every challenge, every hospital visit, and yes, even on the day he took his last breath.

I have no regrets. Those were sacred years. My dad was the one person who loved me unconditionally, who would have given me his last dollar, who loved me even when I didn’t always like him.

It’s been eight years since he passed. For a long time, I tucked that dream away — buried beneath grief, loss, and the unexpected turns of life. My sister’s passing and the pandemic seemed to quiet that part of me even more.

But recently, God began stirring that dream in my heart again. He reminded me of the vision He once gave me — and that His plans are never forgotten, even when we may have forgotten.

This dream gives me new hope. It energizes me to make changes, to step forward, and to believe again. It’s a reminder that what God starts, He finishes — but always in His timing.

Throughout Scripture, we see this truth again and again:

• Joseph waited about 22 years from his first dream until it came to pass — years spent in prison, forgotten, and misunderstood.
• David waited nearly 15 years from being anointed until he became king, all while running for his life from Saul.
• Jacob waited 14 long years to finally be with Rachel, the love of his life.

Waiting isn’t wasted time — it’s preparation time. God uses the waiting to shape our hearts, strengthen our faith, and position us for His purpose.

So today, I want to encourage you:
If God placed a dream on your heart that seems forgotten or out of reach, don’t give up on it. Maybe it’s time to revisit it, pray over it, and trust that He will bring the right people and opportunities at exactly the right moment.

God’s timing is always perfect. He hasn’t forgotten your dream — and He hasn’t forgotten you.

What dream has God placed on your heart that you’ve tucked away? Maybe it’s time to dust it off and start believing again.

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