Very cool, nicely written post ☺ good to know there is truth seeking along well guided paths happening.

Devotion doesn't necessarily require a god figure, simply the embodiment of the force one is looking to unify with ones being.
For purposes of practicality the devotional aspect is often pictured as a being similar to oneself- this way we are able to subconsciously understand how to actualize the energy into our lives, through ourselves. ☺