Sincerely Seek God and You Will Find Him

Hebrews 11:6 (NLT)
“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.”

Just when you think you’ve finally wrapped your mind around what it means to truly walk by faith, life hits you with something that knocks you off balance—hard. That’s exactly what happened to me, and it came right after one of the most powerful, life-shifting prayer sessions I’ve ever had. In my mind, I brushed it off at first—told myself it was just another scheme from the enemy. But truth be told, it wasn’t. It was me. My own thoughts, my own unspoken doubts about what having real faith in God actually looks like. Did I really trust that, no matter what, God had my back? Not fully. Because if I did, I wouldn’t keep facing the same kinds of situations—situations designed to expose the places where my trust was still shaky and incomplete.

Wrestling with this notion of trusting God is one of the darkest places a believer can find themselves in. It’s heavy. It’s unsettling. Because when trust is shaky, it leaves way too much room for doubt, confusion, and spiritual double-mindedness—and the truth is, God doesn’t dwell in that kind of ambiguity. You either trust Him, or you don’t.

Hebrews 11:6 makes it plain that it is impossible to please God without faith. There's no gray area in that verse. Faith isn't optional—it’s the foundation. It’s the starting point for every relationship, every promise, and every breakthrough that God desires to bring into our lives. Without faith, our connection to God stays surface-level. We may believe He exists, we may pray occasionally, but without real trust in who He is and what He says, we’re not walking in agreement with Him. And you can’t walk closely with someone you don’t trust. Faith is what positions us to receive God’s guidance, provision, correction, and peace.

Isaiah 26:3-4 (NLT) says, ““You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.” Trusting our powerful God is trusting His willingness and ability to bless us. It’s trusting that when we seek Him, we will find Him. It’s not about perfect faith, but about genuine faith. A heart that says, “God, I don’t understand everything, but I believe You’re good. I believe You’re with me. And I believe You’ll show up.” That kind of faith pleases God.

Real trust births peace—not because the storm disappears, but because your eyes are fixed on the One who never moves. There’s no question that in life, we’ll have storms. Strong winds may blow and everything around you might feel unstable, but when your heart is anchored in God, you’re not tossed around all over the place. His presence becomes your shelter, and His promises are your anchor. Trust says, “Even if nothing changes right now, I know who holds me.” That kind of peace confuses the enemy and steadies your soul. It reminds you that you’re not walking through the storm alone—God is right there with you.

Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT) says, “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” So when we say we trust God, it’s not about having all the answers or feeling strong all the time. It’s about choosing to believe that He is who He says He is—even when life doesn’t make sense. It’s about still seeking Him even when things are tougher than you ever thought they’d be.

That means even in the chaos, even when our faith feels fragile, God is still drawing near to those who truly seek Him. He’s not hiding. He’s not distant. He’s right there. He’s faithful to be found when we pursue Him with an honest heart. Even in your uncertainty, He’s still faithful. So, keep showing up. Keep seeking Him. Even if your faith feels small, offer it up. Because God can work with sincere faith. That’s the kind of faith He rewards. That’s the kind of faith that grows stronger, deeper, and more unshakable with time.

So today, make the decision: I will trust Him anyway. Not because it’s easy, but because He’s worthy. And because deep down, you know He’s the only One who truly has your back—no matter what. ■

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

“Sincerely Seek God and You Will Find Him”, written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2025. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.