Dreams That Begin with Faith

“Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.” Hebrews 11:1 (NCV)

The life that God planned for me to live is simple. It’s a life of love and faith.

The Bible explains the principle of love: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind . . . Love your neighbor as you love yourself” (Matthew 22:37, 39 NCV).

And Hebrews 11:6 explains what it means to live a life of faith: “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” (NIV). 

If you’re a parent, you know how pleased you are when your child trusts you. It’s the same with God. Your trust in him—your faith—pleases him.

What is faith? Faith is believing when I can’t see it.

People say, “Seeing is believing.”  But God says the exact opposite: “Believing is seeing.” Some things I'll never see unless I believe them first.

Hebrews 11:1 says it like this: “Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it” (NCV).   

Every great achievement starts when someone first believes it’s possible. Faith turns dreams into realities. Nothing happens until someone believes it’s possible.

What about me? What dream do I have today that requires faith?

Spend some time today asking God, “What do you want me to do?” When I'm tuned in and talking to God, setting goals becomes an act of faith.

In summary:

The life God intends is rooted in two simple but profound principles: love and faith. Scripture teaches that love means fully loving God and others, while faith means trusting God even when outcomes aren’t visible. Faith pleases God in the same way a child’s trust pleases a parent, because it reflects confidence in who He is and belief that He rewards those who seek Him. Rather than “seeing is believing,” faith operates on the truth that believing comes first, and only then does understanding or fulfillment follow. Every meaningful dream or achievement begins with belief, and faith turns hope into action. The reflection ends by inviting personal application—asking God what step of faith He is calling me to take and allowing goal-setting itself to become an act of trust in Him.

Bottom line:

God calls us to live simply by loving Him and others and by trusting Him fully—believing before we see—because faith pleases God, turns hope into action, and allows His plans and purposes to become reality in our lives.

Next Step:

Intentionally practice and model visible faith through a small, obedient action—and invite others to do the same. Ask God one clear question: “What is one step of faith You want me to take right now?” Act on it publicly and humbly—whether that’s sharing a short reflection on LinkedIn, guiding a coaching conversation around faith and purpose, or setting one goal that requires trust rather than certainty. Turn it into a repeatable framework you can use in coaching or leadership spaces: Listen → Believe → Act → Reflect. I don’t need a bigger platform or a new idea—I need a faith-driven step that others can see and follow, reinforcing my role as a trusted guide who lives what he teaches.