I asked God to teach me childlike faith. He did not delay.
I didn't have a profound moment in which I understood the mysteries of faith, but questions began surfacing.
Have we replaced faith with reason? Trust for logic? Passion for certainty? Hope for Intellect?
Americans often equate best with safe. Kids are often told that their "best" option in college is to get a degree that is accredited by corporations so they can have some sort of financial stability. Pursuing one's dreams is okay as long as its done within the confinement of a stable job or if they have a decent "fall-back plan" if the dream doesn't work out. Even in risky situations, the "best" option is the one that is most reliable, not the one that will bring the most joy or fulfillment or hope.
Personally, I have often replaced best with safe in means of compassion and evangelism. If I meet someone on the streets, I can befriend them yet neglect to mention the name of Jesus. This is "best" because then I can still love someone without taking the risk of rejection. But that's not best! It's safe.
So what now? I want best. So I let go. I let go of reason for faith. Logic for trust. Theology for a divine hunger and thirst. Self-consciousness for boldness and compassion. Pride for empathy. Myself for Jesus.
