dailydatewithgod

Relying on God comes from the acknowledgment that we cannot do it on our own.  Once we are sure that we cannot do it all on our own, which for stubborn people like me sometimes takes a while, we make room for God to step in and create the missing piece.  God sees a multitude of options as far as how to show up.  Sometimes it is an experience, other times it is a conversation, and others an idea that pops into our head.  One step leads to the next and suddenly we look up and realize we have walked through and dealt with whatever it is that seemed insurmountable before.  In the same way we were sure we could no longer do it on our own, we can be sure God will show up.  We do not know exactly how or when but it will happen.  The surety is a trust and faith in God.  The most difficult piece for me is usually letting go of thinking I know how God should show up.  In the process of getting to the next step I am encouraged by God on our daily dates to let go of my expectations, worries, fears,or imaginings large or small of what is coming next.  It is as though God is training me to be with the moment, the step I am in.  God sees value in the whole journey, not just certain stopping points.  The surety then extends to our belief in the power of being present in the moment we are in.  We can trust God to lead us to the next step while we are being in the current one.  It is not easy, but it is simple.