God’s Dream

Charles Peguy, the French poet, expressed this dream of God as the heart of the matter of all Christian ministry

I will dream a dream within you…..
Good dreams come from me, you know…….

My dreams seem impossible,
not too practical,
not for the cautious man or woman……
a little risky sometimes,
a trifle brash perhaps…….

Some of my friends prefer
to rest more comfortably,
in sounder sleep,
with visionless eyes……

But, from those who share my dreams
I ask a little patience,
a little humour,
some small courage,
and a listening heart……..

I will do the rest…….
Then they will risk
and wonder at their daring…..
Run…and marvel at their speed….
Build… and stand in awe at the beauty of their building….

You will meet me often as you work….
in your companions, who share the risk….
in your friends, who believe in you enough
to lend their own dreams
their own hearts
to your building….

In the people who will stand in your doorway,
stay awhile,
and walk away knowing that they, too, can find a dream

There will be sun-filled days,
and sometimes it will rain……
a little variety…
both come from me.

So come now be content

It is my dream you dream….
my house you build….
my caring you witness….
my love you share
and this is the heart of the matter.