Lakeville United Methodist Church

The Pastor's Corner

Rev. Mark Garavaglia, Pastor

What Is Your Dream?

   Happy New Year! 2008 has been an amazing year. We have made it through together. At new years people have a tendancy to dwell on what we did not accomplish. We spend time making resolutions for the new year and have good intentions on making them work. In a different sort of style look back on 2008 and find the things that you did accomplish. They may not have been the goals that you set for yourself but, you were able to achieve them none the less. Be pround of what you have done and the people you have touched. So often we forget to give thanks for what we have instead of what we don't have. If you are going to take stock in your life remember to count the good along with the bad. So many times we focus on what needs improvement instead of what we have already improved upon. Make 2009 the year that you don't wait to fix the issues in your life. If there is something that you want to change, don't wait until 2010 to make a resolution to fix it. make the changes that need to be made and then at the end of 2009 you will be able to look back and see all that you got done. I left the title "what is your dream" on purpose. Your dreams are what drive you. God can use your dreams to help direct you. Never stop asking yourself what is my dream. Never stop dreaming of things to come. If you are comfortable share your dreams.   Together we will weather lifes storms and celebrate the triumphs. Together we go hand in hand. With God all things are possible. I am excited about what God has in store for us this year. Come and experience it with me.

                                                      Pastor Mark