My Friend, Marti, gave me a book for Christmas called "The Cup of Comfort Big Book of Prayer." I really liked this writing by Carol McLean Wilde.
Sometimes we have to "act as if." This came home to me powerfully when I worked in radio. I couldn't actually see anybody out there listening. but I certainly had to act as if it were so. In fact, I regularly envisioned at least one person, ears glued to her radio, hanging on my every word. It helped me speak effectively one-on-one.
I want that same kind of energy in my relationship with God. I can't see Him with me right now, but I know He's here. I can't see my future, but I know He's there too. So, Dear God, help me act as if. Help me take the next steps into my day by faith - no matter what I see, or don't see,in front of me.
I think this is a great devotion for all of us. It is so hard to just step out in faith when you can't see what is in front of you. It reminds me of the "Raider's of the Lost Ark" movie where Harrison Ford steps off a cliff with faith that there are invisible steps that will appear. When we are trusting in our faith, we can be confident that God is there even when we can't see Him.
Act as if He is standing in front of you!
Blessings,
Sandy
