My younger daughter had this habit that always inspired me. Any time she got a cut or wound, she would run to me for prayers. After I prayed, she’d say, “Mummy will put Ori (sheabutter).” She was already learning something profound: how to balance faith and facts.
Friend, learn to balance faith and facts. A person of faith does not pretend facts don’t exist. He simply refuses to be ruled by them. Facts come through our physical senses — what we see, hear, and feel. Faith comes through God’s Word — a higher sense, a higher dimension (Hebrews 11:1).
Train your heart not to be governed by what’s around you. That’s what “walking by faith, not by sight” means (2 Corinthians 5:7). Anything you see that contradicts God’s promises, plans, and purpose is not the final truth. God’s Word is what defines truth for us (John 17:17).
When circumstances run contrary to Scripture, don’t argue with the facts — superimpose the Word on them. Perhaps you are facing financial pressure right now, but the truth remains: “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Receive that as your reality.
If you are having a challenge with your health, look away from the condition in your body to the healing Christ secured for you at the cross (Isaiah 53:5). You become like what you behold. Instead of staring at sickness, gaze at Jesus’ sacrifice for your health (Numbers 21:9, Romans 4:19-20).
The relationships you keep will either help your faith or kill it (Psalms 1:1-3). Avoid mockers and “sense-only” people who judge everything by the physical (2 Corinthians 4:18, Jude 1:18-20). Surround yourself with people who sharpen your faith and pull you toward supernatural results (Mark 2:3-5, 2 Corinthians 1:24). You will succeed!
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria