dailydatewithgod

Being in the physical world we like physical results.  We want proof of theories, physical evidence in a courtroom, and numbers in black and white.  It is helpful to ground us in reality when we look at what actually is.  It is important for us to be present to what is actually happening versus what we imagine it to be.  Within that our spiritual life encourages us to not get too attached to the physical reality.  That is because it is only part of the story of our lives.  We are spiritual being who are present in a physical world.  But our nature is not tied to this world.  There are countless scriptures and spiritual writings that convey this idea that we are in this world but not of this world.  It is easy to get caught up in the expectation of results. To get attached to the physical reality of experiences.  We want to not trust something when there is no proof, we want to abandon when things don’t turn out the way we thought they would.  The question to be asked there is, were we expecting reality or just our imagination that we hoped would be reality.? It can all sound really complicated so I try to keep it simple.  I do my part and let God do his.  I suit up and show up, have an attitude of love and service, and let the chips fall where they may.  I believe that if I truly trust in God, no matter what actually happens, it will be used by God for the greater good for all.  This, of course, is on a good day when I am not trying to assert my will.  For me, it is best practiced one moment at a time.  God is either in and through everything or God is not.  My prayer for you today is that you take one moment and let go of how it is “supposed” to be and ask God what he wants you to be in that situation.  Make it a great one!  Peace~Colleen