I entered the Dream Forum with no expectations other than a desire to hear God’s voice more clearly. I longed for clarity about my purpose as a storyteller, and I received more than I could have anticipated. God illuminated and refined my dream: to build a film ecosystem in Athens, Georgia, that produces and shares divinely inspired stories with the world.
The listening prayer exercises became transformative moments for me. In those times of stillness and openness, I was moved by the prophetic words my peers spoke over me. They offered encouragement and confirmed the trajectory of my life and work, reminding me of God’s faithfulness in shaping my path.
The overall experience was like the steady rhythm of a heart monitor, where the up and down wavelengths represent life itself. Each peak and valley—joys and struggles alike—serve as reminders that I am alive and growing. This fellowship has shown me that the rhythm of life, guided by God’s voice and affirmed by a community of believers, is a profound testimony to the creative work He is doing in and through me.
Matt Perkins is one of twelve Dreamers in Goldenwood’s 2024 Dream Forum. This reflection is part of Goldenwood’s #InsidetheDreamPod series. Hear more from Matt at the Dream Forum on November 7th.
About Matt’s Dream, A Film Ecosystem: My dream is to build a film ecosystem in Athens, Georgia, that produces and shares divinely inspired stories with the world.