In a world full of appearances, performance, and outward show, God continues to whisper a deeper truth:
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
(1 Samuel 16:7)
Faith is not just about what we say or do on the surface. True faith—the kind that pleases God—is born in the heart.
What Is the Faith of the Heart?
The faith of the heart is personal, intimate, and sincere. It’s the kind of faith that isn’t just recited in creeds, but lived in quiet trust. It believes when no one else sees. It prays when words fail. It holds on when the path is unclear.
It is the faith that says, like the psalmist,
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
(Psalm 73:26)
Why the Heart Matters to God
God isn’t impressed by religious performance. He’s not moved by ritual alone. What He longs for is our hearts—open, honest, surrendered.
Jesus Himself warned about those who “honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me” (Matthew 15:8). He desires real relationship, not empty religion.
True faith flows from a heart that knows its need for grace and reaches out in humble trust.
The Faith That Trusts, Even When It Hurts
The faith of the heart shines brightest in dark seasons.
When prayers go unanswered…
When loss knocks at the door…
When doubts whisper louder than hope…
The heart of faith still says:
“Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” (Job 13:15)
It’s not blind. It’s not easy. But it is anchored—not in what we see, but in who God is.
How to Nurture the Faith of the Heart
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Be honest with God – He welcomes your questions, fears, and feelings.
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Stay rooted in Scripture – Let His promises shape your inner life.
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Practice stillness – Make space to listen, not just speak.
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Worship with sincerity – Let your songs be prayers of the soul.
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Walk in community – Faith is personal, but never meant to be private.
A Church that Cares About the Heart
At St. James Asokoro, we believe faith is more than tradition—it’s transformation. We are committed to nurturing hearts that beat for God, trust in Christ, and love others deeply.
Whether your heart is strong or weary, hopeful or broken, there’s space here for you.
Come. Be known. Be healed. Grow in the kind of faith that God sees—the faith of the heart.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
(Proverbs 3:5)