While there are many ways to speak of the experience of faith, a powerful way of doing so is to speak of never being left on our own. God is with us; and we are united with those around us. How many of our fears are set aside when we know that we are not alone?
Being united with God; being united with other children of God - these are wonderful gifts.
Getting to this state or this condition is also rather simple - however it means letting go of so many things which are valued and treasured by the world around us.
We want what Jesus offers; but our hands are holding firm to the things the devil has made to glitter.
"Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." This is the promise, the dilemma, the challenge. Trust and faith bring us into a fold and give us a home. Letting go of the things valued by the world is tough.
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