So, you have a new dream. Maybe you want to start a business, purchase a certain property, or create a ministry. Whatever it may be, the key to turning your dream to reality is to trust God and embrace change. If you want to get something new, you need to do something new. Dreaming with God requires constant change. 

When the Pharisees, the dominant Jewish religious group at the time, asked Jesus why His disciples didn’t fast, He gave them a lesson on change. Jesus responded: “No one puts new wine into old wineskin. For the old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine is stored in new wineskins so that both are preserved.” (Matthew 9:17)

What is a wineskin?

In Jesus’ day, people fermented wine in animal skins. The new wineskins were filled with grape juice and left to age. New wineskins were flexible and could expand as the grapes released gasses in the fermentation process. However, if someone poured unfermented juice into an old wineskin, the forming gasses caused the stiff skin to burst.

The question is not whether or not He has new wine for you; it’s whether or not you will give Him a new wineskin. Many Christians get this wrong. They want God to give them the new wine AND the new wineskin! New wine always represents more of God’s presence. To give God a new wineskin, we must be flexible and willing to change. That’s the only way our capacity can grow to hold the new thing that God wants to bring into our lives.

3 Ways to Embrace Change and Trust God with a New Wineskin

1. Demolish Strongholds

One major way to give God a new wineskin is through renewing your mind to scripture. Trusting God starts with knowing His Word. Romans 12:2 says, “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” 

Renewing our minds involves exchanging our thoughts and beliefs for biblical truth and promises. This principle aligns with 2 Corinthians 10:4-5:

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”

The word stronghold translates as follows:

• A castle, fortress, fastness
• Anything on which one relies

Strongholds aren’t just demonic things in The Heavenlies—in a sense, it would be easier to detach ourselves from those things. Nobody wants a demon on their back! Instead, strongholds are castles we build in our minds brick by brick and wrong belief by wrong belief. They keep the truth from getting into our minds and hearts. Strongholds are formed and reinforced when we lean on human reasoning rather than Godly wisdom. They are anything we have come to rely on other than God, such as material comforts or our abilities. 

 Dreaming with God requires demolishing strongholds. After all, it’s called dreaming with God for a reason—he doesn’t want us to rely on anything other than Him. We must learn how to destroy strongholds to receive His vision and follow it obediently. 

2. Mine The Word of God 

Once you’ve taken steps to renew your mind and demolish strongholds, it’s time to dive into the Bible to see what God has to say about your dreams. The Bible is filled with promises, principles, and wisdom that can guide you as you pursue your dreams. God’s Word is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105).

For example, 3 John 1:2 says, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” God desires your success and prosperity, but it begins with the prosperity of your soul. The word soul refers to your mind, will, and emotions—essentially, your thought life. Prosperity in your dreams and endeavors starts with a healthy, prosperous mind that aligns with God’s Word.

James 1:21 also encourages us to receive “with meekness the engrafted Word which is able to save your soul.” Meekness here is the ability to submit to God’s truth, allowing it to challenge and reshape our preconceived notions. It’s about humbling ourselves and allowing the Word of God to transform our thinking and perspectives.

Once you’ve established your foundation in God’s Word, seek out mentors or other believers who can provide insight and encouragement. They can offer valuable advice, challenge your thinking, and help you avoid pitfalls that you might otherwise miss.

(Pro-tip: That’s why we created The WealthBuilders Conference. If you want to connect with friends and mentors who will champion you to trust God and pursue your dreams, click here to learn more about how you can be a part of this powerful event.)

3. Get Practical

With the spiritual groundwork laid, it’s time to get practical. To step into your dream, you need to ask yourself two crucial questions:

1. What is keeping me from seeing what God wants me to see?

2. What do I need to become to do everything God has planned for me to do?

The first question addresses the barriers in your life. What are you not seeing? Is there a mindset or belief that is clouding your ability to discern God’s will? Is there a past failure or insecurity that’s holding you back? Be honest with yourself, and allow God to illuminate the areas where your vision needs to be corrected.

The second question shifts your focus from the external to the internal. It’s not about what you need to do first; it’s about what you need to become. Yet, the what is crucial. Take note that the question is what you need to become, not who. Who is too subjective. Consider the practical things you need to do to achieve your dreams. What experiences do you need to have? What knowledge do you need to attain? Are there any certifications or degrees you need to set yourself up for success? For me, this looked like getting an MBA when I really didn’t want to go back to school. I was really good at multiplication, but I knew that I had to learn how to add and subtract if I wanted to go to the next level in business.

You must be willing to invest in yourself. You don’t measure your ROI on self-investment by the quantity of information you are learning; you measure it by how you are changing and who you are becoming. If you embrace change and continually God new wineskins, you can reach any dream!

Dream Together at The 2025 WealthBuilders Conference!

As you stand on the brink of a new dream, remember this: God has new wine for you, but He’s asking if you’ll provide a new wineskin. Will you be flexible enough to change? Will you trust God enough to let go of old ways of thinking, old habits, and old comfort zones?

Embracing change is not always easy, but it is always necessary. Dreams with God require continual growth. When you renew your mind, demolish strongholds, immerse yourself in the Word, and take practical steps of faith, you prepare yourself to receive the new thing God has for you.

You might not know exactly what the future holds, but you can trust the One who holds the future. If you are willing to become the person God has called you to be, you can step into the fullness of the dream He has placed on your heart.

The 2025 WealthBuilders Conference is dedicated to helping you get the practical and prophetic direction you need to reach your dreams. You are invited to join us February 14-16 in Denver, Colorado, or online via livestream for a power-packed weekend designed to equip you to build generational wealth that advances the Kingdom of God. To learn more and register, click here.