Object Permanence

I bless you to have

“Object permanence”

In your spiritual vision.

It’s the psychologists’ term

For the game-changing stage of development

When a baby understands

That objects continue to exist

Even when they can’t be seen.

Up to the fourth month of life

The baby doesn’t understand

That if Mommy leaves the room

She still exists.

She’s still there,

Little one.

She’s just stepped into the kitchen.

She will be back to hold you soon.

But you must grow up a little

To understand that

Just because you can’t see or feel Mommy

That she’s just as real

And that she’s going to take care of you.

“Just as I was with Moses,

So I will be with you.

I will not leave you nor forsake you.” (Josh. 1:5)

God came to Moses in a blazing bush—

A sign, a marvel.

But God came to Joshua with just His Word,

“The Book of the Law… you shall meditate on it

Day and night.” (Josh. 1:8)

Whether you see me or feel me,

Know for sure, I am with you.

If you face a new challenge

And can’t feel the presence and power of God

Amidst the struggle,

He’s still there,

Child of God,

He’s permanent.