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Dream: Discovering God's Purpose for Your Life
Bestselling Author Helps Readers Recognize and Live Out God's Dream for Their Lives
In his first new book in more than four years, Dutch Sheets paints a picture of God as a dreamer and then skillfully demonstrates that God shared this nature with his children. As believers increase in maturity and friendship with him, they find in God's dreams for them their life purpose.
Both spirit-lifting and practical, Sheets shows readers how to fulfill their God-given calling. Whether looking for a new direction or needing assurance they're on the path God intended, this book is for everyone who wants their life to count and have meaning.
In his first new book in more than four years, Dutch Sheets paints a picture of God as a dreamer and then skillfully demonstrates that God shared this nature with his children. As believers increase in maturity and friendship with him, they find in God's dreams for them their life purpose.
Both spirit-lifting and practical, Sheets shows readers how to fulfill their God-given calling. Whether looking for a new direction or needing assurance they're on the path God intended, this book is for everyone who wants their life to count and have meaning.
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160 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2012
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About the author
Dutch Sheets
131 books147 followersDutch Sheets is an internationally recognized author, gifted teacher, and conference speaker. He travels extensively, challenging believers for passionate prayer and societal reformation. Seeing America experience a sweeping revival and return to its Godly heritage is Dutch’s greatest passion. He is a messenger of hope for America, encouraging believers to contend for awakening. Dutch has written over 23 books, many of which have been translated into over 30 languages. His international bestseller, Intercessory Prayer, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Dutch has pastored, taught in several colleges and seminaries, and served on the board of directors of numerous organizations. He is fondly known to many as Papa Dutch. Treasuring time spent with their family and grandchildren. Dutch and Ceci, his wife of 40 plus years, enjoy quiet walks in the woods, reading, and playing a little golf. They make their home in beautiful South Carolina.
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November 21, 2021
"Don't allow anything to steal your dream, and don't shut down your dreaming nature. Your destiny is at stake." (Dutch Sheets, Dream)
I don't know about you, but this pandemic that we're currently in has caused some of my dreams to be deferred. Dreams that I was working on pre-pandemic seem no longer feasible, so my hope was deferred and my heart became sick (See Proverbs 13:12). This book lit a new fire to begin dreaming again and pursue my God-given dreams. A much-needed read for me personally. What dreams has the enemy tried to steal from you? Don't let him. Begin to dream again. This book will show you the way.
I don't know about you, but this pandemic that we're currently in has caused some of my dreams to be deferred. Dreams that I was working on pre-pandemic seem no longer feasible, so my hope was deferred and my heart became sick (See Proverbs 13:12). This book lit a new fire to begin dreaming again and pursue my God-given dreams. A much-needed read for me personally. What dreams has the enemy tried to steal from you? Don't let him. Begin to dream again. This book will show you the way.
February 7, 2020
A great book about finding your dreams and disowning your dreams i.e. adopting and living instead under God's dreams - which, when combined with your own dream, is the best possible route we can take as believers. Well write and concise.
July 16, 2020
A breath of fresh spiritual air!!!
I was often told as a child, to quit dreaming and "Get on with it!" After reading Dutch Sheets' book, I've discovered God has been dreaming in and through me, all these years.
I was often told as a child, to quit dreaming and "Get on with it!" After reading Dutch Sheets' book, I've discovered God has been dreaming in and through me, all these years.
August 31, 2017
It didn't really speak to me, possibly at least in part because I read it in French and I'm not used to read faith related books in French...
November 14, 2019
A really easy read with a super uplifting tone. I enjoyed reading Dutch's work and may try to find another of his to read.
February 5, 2020
I like how the book combines our dreams with God's dream. This is such a powerful concept to grasp as a believer.
February 13, 2021
It's an Ok book. Not very deep and some of the stories and ideas are very basic.
May 12, 2025
Pretty good short book.
Some great examples of people that dreamed big!
Some great examples of people that dreamed big!
July 24, 2012
Since reading a Sharon Jaynes book on dreams (The 5 Dreams of Every Woman) as part of a women’s book study at church this spring, I have been reflecting more and more on my own dreams in life–which ones have come true, which ones haven’t yet, and even which ones I have given up on completely. Because of my recent focus in this area, I was immediately drawn to the new book from Bethany House by Dutch Sheets, entitled Dream: Discovering God’s Purpose for Your Life, and was so glad to have the opportunity to read it for a review.
Sheets focuses our attention on the origin of dreams right from the introduction, where he shares how our dreams are a gift from God:
"Your Designer dreamed dreams for you before you were even born, then skillfully wove them into your DNA as you were created, along with the ability to find and fulfill them. His destiny for you will be the sum of those dreams. The journey of life, then, is meant to be a dream quest; finding what your Maker has dreamed for you brings life’s ultimate satisfaction and should be life’s ultimate pursuit."
Continuing with this theme, he shows us how dreaming started with God at creation, and how God has never abandoned His dreams for us, despite our turning away from Him. Because of this example, we can look to God when we are discouraged. Just as He hasn’t stopped pursuing the dream He had at the beginning of creation, He can help us keep following the dreams He has placed in us even when we are losing hope due to loss or pain.
So what is the point of all these dreams, you might ask? Well, Dutch Sheets contends that “dreams and destiny are connected.” Furthermore, he tells us, “if you don’t dream, you’ll never achieve your destiny. A desire to discover and fulfill one’s purpose is one of the strongest forces driving us.”
The first step to dreaming is being connected to the author of dreams, the Lord. We must also recognize that dreams are given not just to bless us, but to benefit others as well. When we lose sight of our dreams and let go of our connection with God, we are vulnerable to a number of consequences, including:
- being out of control and headed for disaster
- being unprotected against wrong choices, compromises, and distractions
- missing divine opportunities
- being unmotivated to work
- being unteachable
- being disconnected from others
Sheets mixes personal stories and examples from history with the Biblical accounts of those who have followed God’s dreams for their lives, such as Abraham, Caleb, and Jacob. I appreciated his dependence on Scripture, as well as his explanations of the meaning behind some of the original text and the significance of certain places and actions taken by the men he used to illustrate his points.
Whether you have lost sight of your dreams altogether, or are just in need of some inspiration as you wait for their fulfillment, Dream is a thoughtful look at the greater purpose in all of our lives. Each chapter also includes several review questions, making it a useful resource for either individual reflection or group discussion.
Sheets focuses our attention on the origin of dreams right from the introduction, where he shares how our dreams are a gift from God:
"Your Designer dreamed dreams for you before you were even born, then skillfully wove them into your DNA as you were created, along with the ability to find and fulfill them. His destiny for you will be the sum of those dreams. The journey of life, then, is meant to be a dream quest; finding what your Maker has dreamed for you brings life’s ultimate satisfaction and should be life’s ultimate pursuit."
Continuing with this theme, he shows us how dreaming started with God at creation, and how God has never abandoned His dreams for us, despite our turning away from Him. Because of this example, we can look to God when we are discouraged. Just as He hasn’t stopped pursuing the dream He had at the beginning of creation, He can help us keep following the dreams He has placed in us even when we are losing hope due to loss or pain.
So what is the point of all these dreams, you might ask? Well, Dutch Sheets contends that “dreams and destiny are connected.” Furthermore, he tells us, “if you don’t dream, you’ll never achieve your destiny. A desire to discover and fulfill one’s purpose is one of the strongest forces driving us.”
The first step to dreaming is being connected to the author of dreams, the Lord. We must also recognize that dreams are given not just to bless us, but to benefit others as well. When we lose sight of our dreams and let go of our connection with God, we are vulnerable to a number of consequences, including:
- being out of control and headed for disaster
- being unprotected against wrong choices, compromises, and distractions
- missing divine opportunities
- being unmotivated to work
- being unteachable
- being disconnected from others
Sheets mixes personal stories and examples from history with the Biblical accounts of those who have followed God’s dreams for their lives, such as Abraham, Caleb, and Jacob. I appreciated his dependence on Scripture, as well as his explanations of the meaning behind some of the original text and the significance of certain places and actions taken by the men he used to illustrate his points.
Whether you have lost sight of your dreams altogether, or are just in need of some inspiration as you wait for their fulfillment, Dream is a thoughtful look at the greater purpose in all of our lives. Each chapter also includes several review questions, making it a useful resource for either individual reflection or group discussion.
September 4, 2016
This started off to be a good book on how God helps and wants us to dream with him. The stories of how people had dreamed with God and have reached their dream and how they were fulfilled and successful. With God all is possible. It bogged down about 2/3rds through, but finished well. I wished he had go more in depth on how to connected more with God's dream. Other than that it was a easy good read.
September 20, 2012
It's a good book to know what God wants you to dream with him for your purpose in life.
April 11, 2014
Loved! Can't wait to go over this book in the book club tomorrow!
January 7, 2015
Review to come
August 1, 2015
Another great Dutch Sheets book! He teaches me so much!
September 30, 2016
Somedays you need a reminder that God wants you to dream and to dream with Him. Great short read with encouraging biblical examples of this.
January 21, 2017
Very good, something that will make you think Worth a read if you want to understand how God made you and what a dream/vision for your whole life is and where they come from. I recommend it.
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