Most people live their lives struggling to find their dream. And many who find theirs press in even harder to live it. As Christians we should be living the dream of a lifetime, free from stress and worry. Sadly, this is rare.
You will never be free to live your dream until you accept and move in your calling from God.
God has a plan for the church, but more specifically, God has a plan for you. It is custom made for you and your giftings. No one else can do what God wants you to do, the way He wants you to do it. You are one of a kind with a calling from God that is unique. He gifted you for a purpose.
You are God’s first choice. If you don’t do what God wants you to do, then He will be forced to go to plan B. Don’t resist God’s plan because of fear that you will live life unsatisfied. God’s plan always includes the desires of your heart.
We must be led by the Holy Spirit. When we do not allow the Spirit to guide us, we fall under great stress from lack of direction. Only a Spirit-led life will be at peace. Peace follows obedience.
So, if you are hurting and feel stretched, yield to God’s plan. God doesn’t change His mind. He hasn’t forgotten you.
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
(Rom.11:29)
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Dr. Larry Ollison is founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church and founder of Larry Ollison Ministries. With over forty years in the ministry, he is a very popular speaker nationally and internationally and ministers the Word of Faith through radio, television, Internet, and daily e-mail devotionals. As the author of eight books (including The Power of Grace, The Practical Handbook for Christian Living, Breaking the Cycle of Offense, Life is in the Blood, and recently released The Paradise of God), he is in frequent demand for radio/TV interviews, book signings, and magazine publications.
Dr. Ollison was raised a Southern Baptist. While majoring in theology at Southwest Baptist University, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. For many years he traveled extensively speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's meetings and conventions. He later earned an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. and Th.D. from Life Christian University.
Currently President of International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM), Dr. Ollison is also Vice-President of Spirit FM Christian Radio Network, Missouri State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and a Trustee on the boards of several international ministries. He is also the host of The Cutting Edge Radio Broadcast and authors The Cutting Edge Daily Devotional.
As the owner of a marine dealership, his extensive business background brings a unique flavor to his teaching. He founded and served as chairman of the Missouri State Marine Board, President of the Marine Dealers’ Association, Vice-President of a bank holding company, along with holding several directorships in various corporations.
Dr. Ollison's strongest areas of teaching are the blood of Jesus, faith, relationships, the Hebrew language, the Holy Spirit, the end times, and heaven. During ministry, he operates freely in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His use of humor and his ability to make a theological concept simple makes it enjoyable and easy for everyone to understand. Countless testimonies have been received from people who say their lives have been changed after experiencing Dr. Ollison's unique ministry.
Dr. Ollison is a pastor, pilot, teacher, and author. His number one goal is to meet the needs of the people through the teaching of faith in God's Word. He and his wife, Loretta, have two children and six grandchildren.