Many people describe their faith as a “journey,” and for good reason. Faith is not a single moment but a lifelong movement of the heart — a path we walk with God. It begins when we first hear His call and continues as we grow, struggle, and deepen our trust in His promises. Like every journey, it has moments of joy, confusion, rest, and renewal.
In Scripture, this image appears again and again. Abraham left his homeland, trusting a promise he could not yet see. The Israelites walked through the desert toward freedom. The disciples followed Jesus along the roads of Galilee. Each of these journeys began with a step of faith — a willingness to move forward even without knowing exactly where the path would lead. Faith, too, invites us to walk by trust, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
The Church teaches that faith grows through experience. We may begin with belief, but through prayer, sacraments, and daily life, belief becomes relationship. Along the way, God shapes us — sometimes through peace, sometimes through trial. What matters is not how far we’ve gone, but that we keep walking with Him. Faith matures as we learn to surrender our fears and let His light guide our steps.
In our own lives, the “journey of faith” can mean trusting God through uncertainty, returning to Him after we’ve wandered, or finding Him in ordinary moments. Each day becomes another step toward His heart. And though we often feel we are searching for Him, the truth is that He walks beside us, gently leading us home.
May we walk our journey of faith with courage and humility, knowing that every step — even the smallest one — brings us closer to the God who never stops walking with us.
— Fr. John Matthew, for Christian Way
