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  1. Alisa, what a blessed post indeed. Several years ago , I too travelled a path similar to Hannah . Those were rough years and heartbreaking nights. Rising up , spending time with the Lord ,and pouring my tears is what made me a mama today. So I pray this post will touch many “blessed ” women who are looking unto the Lord to fulfill their dreams

    God bless you

    Diana

    1. Thanks, Diana! I think many of us have been down a road of barrenness. Maybe not in the physical sense as she was, but most likely in a spiritual or emotional way. I’m so glad you have overcome! Thank you for believing with me that many others will as well!

  2. So, so encouraging. Hope for all whose dreams feel dead. He can ressurrection them and use them in ways we can’t even understand. Thanks for sharing.

  3. I love the story of Hannah! It brings me so much hope as I continue this journey of following after the dreams God has placed in my own heart. Great post, dear friend!

  4. I just found your blog! Excited to continue reading your writings! “How to forgive when you can`t forget” was really good! thank you<3

  5. HI Alisa, this is a powerful post. Yes, I’ve been there pouring my heart out to God in times when waiting seemed so hard (in fact, just last week). Blessings to you this Holy Week! #writerwednesday

  6. Alisa -I love your post. I am passionate about people not giving up on their dreams, well, because at one time I too thought mine were impossible. I love the 3 points you brought out and what a timely post as we all look to the cross and see the possibilities in our own lives of the things Jesus can resurrect in us.

  7. Such a great post! Pressing in to God with real heartfelt prayers is a lifeline. Hannah’s story is inspirational. Thanks for the goods today.

  8. Love this, Alisa! Get up. Get real. Don’t give up. I have a dream that our relationship with our daughter will be restored and I continue to do all these things. Thanks for putting it out there so clearly. God’s blessings!

  9. God delights in resurrection! It’s what Easter is all about. Resurrection of Jesus, first, and then us… and that includes our dreams! Thanks!

  10. The enemy wants us to give up before the breakthrough, but instead we must rise up with the full armor of God and watch Him work! Powerful post! I’ll be sharing it over on facebook as it fits so well with my ongoing dream series! Blessings!

  11. Waiting is so hard, isn’t it, Alisa? I love the lessons from Hannah’s life and see so many ways this applies to me.
    Thank you, dear friend!
    Easter blessings to you and your family.

  12. Love this, Alisa! I recently found your blog through the Women with Intention linkup, and I just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration. I struggle with doubt and a lack of self-confidence too and this is such a lovely reminder to take action when I’m feeling that way. ❤

  13. I get really excited about this topic! I have felt for a long time that God has given me the capability of dreaming crazy dreams (involving moving across the country or even across the world to pursue my love of musical theatre.) As a student, there are so many times where I am overwhelmed by the odds that are stacked against me, but it is good to be reminded that God has been involving himself in our dreams for a long time now! Thank you for the words of encouragement.

    1. Wow! That’s awesome, Delaney! I, too, love the He is so intimately involved in our dreams. His faithfulness never ceases to amaze me!

  14. This is a message I needed to hear, Alisa! My husband and I have been praying about something for quite some time and waiting for it even longer. In fact, we thought we had an answer to our prayers, but back in March, God shut the door on it. So we wait. I am inspired by Hannah’s example and know that God has a bigger plan than we can ever see. Thanks for your insight and encouragement tucked in this beautiful post!

  15. Oh!
    You’ve captured the unknown so well here, Alisa, and this is the thing that makes dreaming such a risk.
    I love the brave faith that carried Hannah into her fervent prayer and ultimate fulfillment!

  16. “Part of a bigger plan that includes a blessing not just for us”… your statement seems so prophetic, it is exactly where I am right now. God bless

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