Last week at the women’s retreat on prayer, we had deep
discussions about what we honestly and authentically believe about God, the One
to whom we pray. Last night at the
Christian Believer’s closing for the year, we talked about what it meant to be
a believer. In a Sunday School class
last week, we also talked about faith and belief—without works, it is nothing. Belief forms who we are and who we want to
become—the core of our motivation and intentions.
Belief. In what and
in Whom do you believe? It’s good to
re-evaluate, take inventory once in a while, so that, like the Zen Cowboy says,
we’re riding the horse in the direction it’s traveling.
Some tips to help with the inventory:
Where are you now in your spiritual life? Where do you want to be? What steps are you taking to get there?
If you want to see where you place your priorities, peruse
your calendar and checkbook. Where we
spend our time and money is a good indicator of what we hold dear to our
hearts.
While doubt is a healthy exercise, when can you let go to
simply trust?
What is the desire of your heart? Do your desires align with God’s desire for
your heart?
In the midst of inventorying, try not to get stuck in your
head. Talk things out in a small group
with other believers on the journey.
Their view, from their place on the path, can provide insight—and help
you realize you are not alone. We all
wrestle!
Above all, act. A
wise person once said that becoming the person we want to be is an active, not
passive process. To be, we have to
do. If you have ears to hear, go and
do.
This is all at the heart of our Judeo-Christian heritage. Love God with all your heart, mind and strength. With all that you have and all that you are. And Love is action...not just warm fuzzy feelings.
That’s the view from my desk this morning. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go act on
it!
Grace and joy,
Julie
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