In the past when I have shared my hopes and dreams with other Christians, I have often been told to "cross the river Jordan and claim my dream!", with the reference to Israel crossing over Jordan and it parting as an example for me to follow. Basically the idea is that by just going for it and expecting God to pave the way I was guaranteed success. The danger in this is that they are taking that situation out of context. God parted that waters because the nation of Israel was moving in accordance with God's will. So a better way to respond to me sharing my dreams would be for them to encourage me to take my dreams to God in prayer, and that if it be God's will he will make a way.
God parts the "waters", or removes obstacles that lie in the way of those who are walking the path that has been laid out for them by divine providence. If you are encountering difficulty, first take the situation to God in prayer, make sure that you are going the right way. If you are not, prayerfully change direction. If you are, continue on knowing that God will take care of the obstacle in His good time.
"Better in a firestorm with God, than in a bunker with the devil"
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