The cycle of Romance, Disillusionment¸ and True Joy of a love relationship can also be applied to our faith lives. In order to make the comparison work, you have to begin with a bit of romance.
It`s possible to live your life as a committed person of faith and never have a deeply moving, emotional experience of God. Strength in faith and holiness cannot – and should not – be measured in warm fuzzies or earth-moving spiritual experiences. But we all have special moments in our faith journey that have nourished and changed us.
The size of the moment isn`t as important as the effect it leaves behind. It might be a true conversion experience, a born again moment when all of a sudden God becomes alive and present to you. It might come from a retreat experience – an intentional time of prayer, reflection, and tending to the spiritual self. It might be a miracle moment, when the unexpected and unexplained is acknowledged as God’s loving hand at work. Whatever the reason, all of a sudden you begin to see God in glorious Technicolor. Tired words to oft-recited prayers glow with new meaning. Scriptures come alive, as God’s word becomes personal. Your senses are heightened to the beauty around you. You’re in love!
Here is a little poem/song about miracle moments that I like:
Wonderful! Everything is holy now…how true!