Broken Dreams....

On my way home from Bible study at my college youth pastors' house, the song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day came on the radio. Yes, I do listen to the secular radio in the car a lot, but I also listen to Christian radio. As I was listening to this song, I was thinking about God. I've definitely have had my fair share of broken dreams, big and small. Yes, I've cried tears over them, but God has ALWAYS helped me through them.

When I was younger, I wanted and thought God wanted to be a Christian Singer. Puzzle pieces in my life were coming together. My first and last name translated is Christian Singer. One time I really wanted prayer for an anointing, so I talked to this guy at a conference. He started praying for me and than such a strong anointing came on. He started shaking uncontrollably, I thought he was going to fall. He stopped and said, "Whoa," and started crying. He finished praying and we were both crying. He was praying for my talent and songwriting skills. Even though it was amazing and I was really believing that this is what God had planned for my life, it wasn't. Now, I am a Hospitality major, focusing on event planning. God has confirmed that this is where I'm supposed to be and now I'm extremely happy about it. My dream job now would be planning events in the music industry and working with bands. At first, I was completely crushed about my dream falling apart and shed many tears. Now looking back, I think I'm more excited about this dream because it's where God wants me.

God helped me get through this tough time in my life and has me excited for the future. God's plan for us is usually not what we personally want, but it is ALWAYS better!! I've had many other broken dreams, some just happened recently. Some, I'm still confused about. The best thing anyone can do when their dreams are being crushed is turn to God and trust Him. He'll help you! <3

Jeremiah 29:11

God Bless!

Love,
Christina :) <3