JANUARY 8 The one who draws near to Him must believe that…
““JANUARY 8 The one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 I am who God says I am. This truth unearths emotion in me every time I say it because I am reminded of the journey I’ve had to take to believe it. More than any other faith challenge I face, believing that I am who God says I am necessitates choosing what God says over what I feel. I want so much to be a woman of faith. In fact, I’d give just about anything to be a woman God would characterize by her faith, since nothing pleases Him more (Heb. 11:6). But if I’m really serious about believing God, I also have to believe what God says about me. No small challenge. How about you?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Believing in God's existence and promises requires trusting His word over personal feelings, shaping identity and faith identity
In simple terms: Trust God's word over feelings to shape identity
Key Takeaway
Trust God's word over feelings
Themes
faith
identity
trust
spiritual growth
challenge
Mood
hopeful
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church study
- spiritual counseling
- daily affirmation
- overcoming doubt
Key Concepts
Divine identity
faith affirmation
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile feelings with belief?
- What steps help you trust God's word?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be challenged by emotional resistance and doubt