CHANGED! And Changing Still..نموونە

Do I Need a Veil?

Key Thought

The most interesting part about the story of the veil yesterday is not that Moses had to wear one because the people were afraid. What is most interesting is that, the glowing slowly disappeared after many days but Moses kept wearing a veil anyway. So, now the glow has gone but the people think it's still there.

You may have found (like I did) that the beginning of your friendship with God, He is so close and you are very aware of His presence. After a while, you sometimes don't feel as close to God. This is where we start the journey of faith - trusting God is present even if we don't feel His presence.

Whenever we pretend to feel God's presence it is like wearing a veil - a veil that is not needed. We are best just being honest and saying, I know God is real and He is with me even if I don't feel it today. Julia and I have been married for 24 years, and there are days we don't feel as in love like other days. But I still love her very much.

In fact, the moment I am honest with my feelings, even my lack of feelings, that's the moment everything seems to change. The veil is removed again and there I am, face to face, spending time in the presence of the one I love.

Time To Think

When was the last time I didn't feel God's presence? What changes can I make to lose the veil?

Prayer

Father, thank you for your unconditional love. You loved me when I was still far from You. Why would I think that Your love would run out now, now that I am pursuing You. Forgive me for pretending to be close to You when I actually feel so far away. Help me to understand how close You are even when I don't feel anything. Amen.