Faith: Being Rewarded By God For Your Faith In Seeking A Relationship With Him

By: Eva Wallace

"And 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" (Hebrews 11:6).

As someone who has really been focusing on their faith journey in the past eight months, I am beginning to notice more and more the blessings that I have been given and am receiving. After joining a youth group at the beginning of the summer, I have watched myself grow deeper in my faith than I ever thought possible. Along the way, I have gained many blessings and met so many wonderful people who have added to my life in the best ways. If you were to ask me how I really believe these things came into my life, I would tell you that it is all faith in God. I think it is no coincidence that I am happier now that I have formed a relationship with God. God rewards those who seek him out. 

However, it is important to remember to seek out God for the right reasons. You must “earnestly” seek him. You must want to have a real relationship with him first. Do not do this for the sake of reward. When I joined my youth group, I had no expectation of the good I was about to receive. I wanted something to make me feel whole, and joining the group has not only done that, but more. I didn’t know it then, but when you truthfully want a relationship with God, and find that, the blessings will follow. Seek God, and prove that you have faith in him. As it is often said, “live the faith”. Prove that you have faith in his plan for you. 

If you are reading this as a high schooler, that line right above is crucial during these four years. Things are constantly changing as you grow up and try to discover who you are in the world around you. But I always say, “the one constant in your life is God”. No matter what, God has a plan for you, as soon as you look for him, you will realize that plan. And God so deeply wants you to realize that plan because he wants his child to be happy, but he can only show it to you if you look for him.