I recently saw some children playing and heard a little girl sharing with her friends that her dad was taking her to Disneyland during Spring Break.
The little girl’s voice was filled with pure excitement about her upcoming trip and sharing such a special moment with her father. The other children didn’t necessarily believe she was going to Disneyland but she assured them her “daddy promised” so she knew she was going.
It was in that moment that I realized that’s the true meaning of faith. Mark 9:23-24 (MSG), “Jesus said, “If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.” No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, “Then I believe. Help me with my doubts!”
God wants us to believe and trust HIM even in moments of uncertainty. No matter the circumstance we must constantly remind ourselves if God promised us something, it will come to fruition. God is a promise keeper! We must constantly remind ourselves that God answers our prayers in HIS TIME.
Psalm 145:13 (NIV), “The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.”
Webster’s dictionary defines imagination as, “the ability to form a picture in your mind of something that you have not seen or experienced; the ability to think of new things.” I’m very fascinated by the imagination of a child. Children allow their imagination to run wild through their dreams, fascination with having fun and fearlessness.
I believe we can all take a page from a child’s book and allow our spiritual imagination (faith) to assist in our daily development.
1 Corinthians 13:11 (AMP), “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.” As a child, we’re encouraged to grow up and stop being “childish” but I truly appreciate the innocence of children and how they’re not afraid to allow their imagination to take over.
As we get older, we sometimes get so discouraged from life’s circumstances and disappointments that we stop dreaming and lose the ability to imagine. Proverbs 18:21 (MSG), “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit – you choose.” There is power in the tongue and we must always speak life and encourage ourselves even when it doesn’t look good.
Our spiritual imagination controls and influences everything that we’re feeling, thinking and how we navigate our life. I pray that none of us allow our fears nor doubts to stifle our faith.
When we actively use our spiritual imagination (faith), we begin to open the door to limitless possibilities. There is nothing “childish” about actively using your spiritual imagination. The more you adopt your faith into your daily walk, the stronger your “faith muscle” will become.
At times we may have moments of uncertainty but if we allow ourselves to take a leap of faith, we will begin to have a new perspective on life, explore new things and continue to develop.
The powerful lyrics to Donald Lawrence’s “Just Like the Air” is a great reminder about the promises of God. These lyrics really resonate with me, “the promises of God are always there, everywhere, just like the air. An abundant supply for every need, only believe, have faith and breath.”
Acts 27:25, (NIV) “So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me.”
My prayer is that we will “lean not on our own understanding” and explore the unknown with God’s help. No matter what my current circumstances may be, For All I Trust Him because my daddy promised and that’s enough for me. Allowing myself to be like a child and not worrying about coloring within the lines (comfort zone), creates fearlessness, personal liberation, new perspectives, innovation and expansions of the mind.
I pray that we can all nurture our spiritual imagination and think outside the box. Instead of focusing on what is impossible, be like children who are open and trusting to God; unlocking the door to possibilities and enjoying opportunities to imagine and think creatively.
Our faith in God takes a crucial role in personal growth and development as well as our relationship and career successes. Our spiritual imagination can dictate our emotions, create positive thinking and affirmations. I pray that you will allow your spiritual imagination to create opportunities for self-discovery, boost your confidence, foster your personal development and reach your highest potential.