belief — Blog — Tabitha Deller

Three truths to cling to when you’re not sure who sees, loves, or is with you.

You are seen.

You are loved.

You are not alone.

I know. You’ve heard these before. We all have. But before you quickly dismiss them as cliché or just another popular thing to say, let me ask you this question.

Do you believe them?

A truth is true whether you believe it or not, but these truths are transformational truths that literally have the power to change you.

Because a bonus truth to these three is that the mere fact that God sees, loves, and never leaves you is the very truth that changes you and helps you believe.

We, by nature, are doubters and pouters. We fixate on the negatives, focus on the obstacles, and fail to simply cry out to God just like the desperate father did when he said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭24b,‬ ‭ESV‬‬)

Maybe you know (in your head) God sees you, loves you, and will never leave you, but are you convinced (in your heart) of these truths? Will you believe they are true so much so that you allow them to change you?

I love these lyrics from the song, Changing Me by Anna Golden:

Waiting on You

Not gonna move 'til You show up

'Cause You always do

Leaning in

Leaning in to hear Your voice

I'm listening

'Cause I know You answer my calls

And I know You're with me through it all

'Cause Your voice is like water running through me

Eyes like fire, all-consuming

You're everything I'm not

You're changing me

I'm open, come and fill me

Your presence is all I'm seeking

You're everything I'm not

You're changing me

Are you waiting on Him?

Are you leaning in and listening?

If you are, He will meet you right where you are. He will answer. He will help you believe.

He sees you.

He loves you.

He will never leave you.

And believing these truths will change you.

They say, “seeing is believing, “ and I’m sure you’re familiar with that old clichè, but let me caution you to not believe everything “they” say. Based on what I read in God’s Word, which is oftentimes quite contrary to what you hear from the world…

“Believing is seeing.”

What exactly does that mean, or better yet, how do you “believe” more consistently so you can “see” more clearly? I’m glad you asked! And if you asked (like I have, and still do, so often), it’s likely you’re currently having hard time “seeing“ God at work in your life. Am I right? Are the prayers you’re praying becoming mere whispers in the weariness of waiting?

If this is true and it describes you, don’t lose heart because you’re in the perfect place to start! Start believing God at His Word. Start trusting His promises. Start believing He’ll do what He says. Don’t you dare give up. We LIVE by believing. But don’t take my word for it, take His Word for it…

“For we live by believing and not by seeing.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

‬‬We regain our strength by holding on to hope, trusting in His timing, and believing He goes before us. He does the work, we simply trust and obey. Listen to Him and do things His Way.

If you are waiting to “see,” simply believe. I promise there is a reason for the wait, purpose in the perseverance, and blessing in the believing.

Believing is seeing, so keep believing His promises, and you’ll see His power and glory as He keeps doing what He says.

“Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?”” John‬ ‭11:40‬