Faith In Practice

I have a mind and you probably do too. Our mind is a gift from the creator. It is a precious tool that can analyze and make decisions. We are born in this world on a very steep learning curve that tends to level out as we get older unless we decide to keep our mind active and open.

My life is a parade of situations I can participate in. I can choose what to pay attention to and what to learn from. It is my responsibility to pay attention and use my mind to determine what is likely to help others and what will not. This determination is the intersection of my mind and my faith. They must be joined to provide the moral and spiritual compass that points out the way. This process is a conscious and deliberate effort. God does not force me to sense my spiritual connection or to use my mind, that is solely my responsibility.

The practice of my faith does not guarantee that the answer is always known. There are times when I’m not sure what is the best approach to a situation. I may refrain from action or I might try something that feels like it might work. The world responds and teaches me something I can use to be a better participant in the future. God is everywhere and God teaches me if I pay attention and remain open to the lesson.