7 For we walk by faith, not by sight, (2 Corinthians 5:7)
I’m at Florida Christian Writers Conference. It’s a great place to be on so many levels. For one thing, the weather here is delightful. I’m also improving my craft, networking, and making new friends.
So, it might make more sense to you when I tell you I walked out on my balcony and prayed: Lord, where will I, when will I see you again? (And then I started singing, “When will I see you again?” by the Three Degrees…it’s on youtube if you need an earworm)
I love my regular times with the Lord. Morning routines of prayer and attention to the Word can put such a positive energy into the beginnings of my day. If there’s a sunrise or a sunset filling the sky, it feels like God is tapping me on my shoulder reminding me he’s still there.
I have an “unscheduled” personality. When I take personality trait inventories, I come out on the side of less consumed with calendars and organization and with a far greater need to “fly by the seat of my pants.” (Ok, in MBTI terms, I’m off the scale P.)
Maybe that’s why I find it much easier to walk by faith. Sure, I’ve had to learn my God will provide and he has a plan. Trust often comes slowly. But I don’t need to know exactly how he’s going to do it. I’ve read the end of the Book, I know how things are going to end—we win! (Hope I didn’t spoil it for you.)
Walking by faith doesn’t mean I’m walking blindly. I know how God operates. And I’ve learned I can trust him.
Walking by faith means I expect to see God at every turn, around every corner, in every encounter.
And when I chose to walk this way, it is amazing what I see!
PRAYER: When will I see you again? Oh God, those words do not come from a doubting heart, but a heart believing you can be found all the way throughout my day. Those words come from a heart anticipating you will show yourself in amazing ways. Looking forward to seeing you.
I’ve just seen Jesus, He’s alive!
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I know it’s not easy to see Jesus at work! Praise God.
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Reblogged this on Pot of Manna and commented:
This morning as I was getting ready to write I found this post from last year. I need these words again. Maybe their truth will rub an ache in your faith, too. Selah.
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