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The world tells us that the way to make all our dreams come true is to set our own course and strive every day. But when it's all on us, we end up feeling exhausted, frustrated, and, disappointed when things don't turn out as we'd hoped. Have you ever wondered if there was a better way?There is. God knows the desires of our hearts--he put them there. And he calls us to trust, to lean on him, and sometimes . . . to wait. Weaving together her unique perspective as a professional ballerina with profound truths drawn from Scripture and the life of faith, Sarah Beth Marr reminds us that we are not dreaming alone. If God has given us a dream, we can be sure that he will come alongside us as we work toward realizing it. Using her own story as a catalyst, Marr encourages women to surrender their plans to God, to stay in tempo with his Spirit, and to step into a deeper relationship with Christ. When they do, she says, they will be able to move confidently into the future, knowing that their dreams and God's desires are aligned in perfect harmony.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	06 février 2018
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781493412761
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2018 by Pointe to Grace, LLC
Published by Baker Books
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.bakerbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2018
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-1276-1
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
Scripture quotations labeled ESV are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2011
Scripture quotations labeled KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Scripture quotations labeled Message are from THE MESSAGE. Copyright © by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Scripture quotations labeled Voice are from The Voice Bible. Copyright © 2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Voice™ translation © 2012 Ecclesia Bible Society. All rights reserved.
The author is represented by The Steve Laube Agency, Phoenix, AZ. ( www.stevelaube.com )
Endorsements
“In Dreaming with God , Sarah Beth Marr invites you to a new kind of dance—a dance between you and God—dreaming of possibilities while following His lead. With the tender voice of a loving guide, she gives every woman’s heart the permission to dance and dream. Because dreaming means hoping, and hoping means living, each and every day, with our eyes fixed firmly on Christ as we embrace the beauty of dependence on Him, with each and every step.”
—Denise J. Hughes, author of Deeper Waters ; editorial coordinator for (in)courage by DaySpring
“We all want to follow our dreams, but the question is, how do we get there? Sarah Beth Marr, in her own unique style, brings us to a place of trust and leaning on the Lord rather than simply on ourselves to pursue our dreams. As a ballerina, Sarah not only followed her dreams but also learned to rely on God as her source of strength and hope. Now she shares with us her practical insights to help us settle into a rhythm of grace. You will love her honesty and openness as she leads us to a deeper love for our heavenly Father in Dreaming with God .”
—Karol Ladd, author of The Power of a Positive Woman
“In this inspiring journey, Sarah Beth Marr grabs God’s hand and dances into her heartfelt dream. She gathers up inborn talents and, with work and prayer, transforms into a ballerina. Sarah grows into God’s purpose and passion for her. But this book isn’t just about Sarah. By telling her story—the ups, downs, questions, and perplexities—she encourages readers to pursue their unique paths too. With grace, delight, empathy, and Scripture, Sarah weaves in gentle advice for anyone who craves fulfillment by dreaming with God. If you’re seeking purpose and meaning, don’t miss this book.”
—Judith Couchman, author of Designing a Woman’ s Life and The Art of Faith
“As a former dancer, Sarah Beth Marr’s debut book, Dreaming With God , sang to parts of my soul that have laid dormant. The imagery takes me back to the days at the barre, pointe shoes laced, the pianist waiting for the teacher’s direction to start up the music one more time. Sarah calls the reader to the life of a dancer, ready to work and move with the music in dreaming with God. When the music and muscles are working together as they should, we make something beautiful—and soar. It turns out this book spoke to many dormant parts of my soul, those dreams waiting to be uncovered by God’s music.”
—Alexandra Kuykendall, author of Loving My Actual Life; cohost of The Open Door Sisterhood podcast
“The Spirit of God is untamed and free, and following Him is never a formula. It’s a dance. But all too often we domesticate God’s wild and holy moves, and our dreams grow small as a result. In her book Dreaming with God , former professional dancer Sarah Beth Marr invites us back into step with our perfect Dance Partner, who leads us in the life we were created for.”
—Sharon Hodde Miller, author of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’ s Not about You
“ Dreaming with God provides wings for your dreams, as Sarah Beth Marr opens your eyes to the beautiful metaphor of dancing by following God’s lead. Sharing from her journey as a professional ballet dancer, Sarah Beth gently weaves together personal stories and Scripture, all with the knowledgeable guidance of a caring dance instructor. After just one chapter, I was holding my head higher, paying attention to my posture, and becoming aware of my steps—both literally and figuratively! This book is practical, encouraging, and spiritually uplifting. Readers will love being drawn into the drama and excitement of their dreams. In these pages you will find that following God’s lead in the pursuit of those dreams will result in a life-dance that’s a bouquet of grace and beauty.”
—Rachel Anne Ridge, author of Flash, the Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me about Life, Faith, and Second Chances ; speaker; and artist
“ Dreaming with God is a wonderful read, helping us to realize we are not alone on our journeys through life. I definitely have felt stress in my life trying to decide if what I was pursuing was going to work out for me or if I was on the right path. Dreaming with God encourages us to see what God has planned for us and demonstrates how His plan may not always be what we think we want, but in the end it is the best plan for us. This book brings ease to the soul and mind.”
—Betsy McBride, former principal with Texas Ballet Theater and current artist with American Ballet Theater
“I am grateful that I got to experience this beautifully written book! Dreaming with God was a true retreat for my soul. Sarah Beth Marr’s authentic point of view invites you to discover God’s desire for you to dream with Him. In the truth Sarah Beth expresses in her thoughtful words, I was flooded with encouragement to embrace all He has designed for me to be. Don’t miss this book! Grab a warm cup of coffee and soak in these words of encouragement!”
—Katie Norris, founder of Fotolanthropy & Fotostrap; producer of two award-winning documentaries, Travis: A Soldier’ s Story and The Luckiest Man
Dedication
To the readers May God spark a light in your heart and begin a dance in your soul. Thinking of you makes my heart dance.
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 2
Copyright Page 3
Endorsements 4
Dedication 5
Introduction 9
1. Searching for God in Your Dreaming Journey 11
2. Spotting the Truth about Who You Are 21
3. Soaking in God’s Heart for You 33
4. Surrendering to God’s Lead 45
5. Settling into a Rhythm of Grace 57
6. Securing Your Hope as You Wait on Your Dreams 71
7. Simplifying Your Life Down to God’s Best Assignments 81
8. Seeing the Impact of Dreaming with God 105
9. Stirring Up Your Joy for Your Daily Dance 117
10. Standing with Intention, Purpose, and Focus 131
11. Seeking God When Your Dreams Don’t Come True 145
12. Stepping into the Sweetest Dance 159
Final Notes of Encouragement 169
Acknowledgments 197
Glossary of Ballet Terms 201
About the Author 203
Back Ads 205
Back Cover 207
Introduction
T his book was born out of my search for real, true peace, joy, and contentment in my dream chasing and my daily life. Dance is the language that I know. From the time I was nine years old, ballet captivated my heart. You don’t have to be a ballet dancer or know anything about ballet to read this book! My hope is that whether or not you are a dancer, you will enjoy the tidbits about the ballet world and about how, in so many ways, dancing is a beautiful metaphor for our walk with God. This dreaming journey is really your dreaming journey. You will hear about my story, but my prayer is that you will find God in a deeper way in your story. You see, the sweet thing is, each of us has our own unique dances with the Lord. Your unique journey with the Lord in discovering the dreams He has purposed for you is your dreaming dance.
My background is in professional ballet. I penned my way through the years of dancing professionally, never once thinking I would ever share a word I wrote. I wrote because writing helped me seek God and process what He was teaching me. And through some hoops and hurdles and my own dreaming dance with God, here this ballet of words rests in your hands.
I remember so clearly the day I tentatively mentioned to my husband, Brian, my desire to write books. Back then I simply wanted to encourage ballet dancers in their walk with the Lord, something I was desperately looking for when I was a young professional dancer. I wanted to hear from someone who understood the ballet world. This dream began to swell in my heart, and I finally whispered it to God, then to Brian. Thankfully, Brian did not think I was crazy! He believed in this little dream. And it became a dance. It became a dance of learning, trusting, waiting, and growing, and I am so thankful it found its way to your heart. I am praying for your heart that as you journey through these pages, you discover dreaming with God is the sweetest dance.
One thing I love about the ballet studio is that when you enter, you can leave everything else outside the doors and just go in and dance. To get into the zone of the music and the movement is to find a little relief from stress and life. I pray this book is like a little getaway for your