There’s an old Quaker proverb that says, “When you pray,
move your feet.” Some folks seem to think faith is sitting on your hands and
waiting for God to answer your request.
Or it’s sticking your head in the sand and expecting God to take care of
everything. I think faith is moving forward amid uncertainty and trusting God
to direct your steps. Like the Quaker proverb, it’s getting your feet moving
while you pray and trust Him for guidance.
It’s easy to take a passive role in life, expecting God to
not only show you the way but also clear a path for you. Being content to
remain a spectator until you can see everything lining up, then telling
yourself, “I am praying for more clarity” to justify a lack of movement.
Sometimes God only lets us see our next step. He shows us
the trail at our feet, not where the path ahead leads. I think this creates
more intimacy with Him and intensifies our prayers. After all, if we waited until
the road ahead was completely illuminated and cleared of obstacles, how fervent
would our prayers be? I don’t think God wants to steer a parked car.
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