I still remember the first time I became consciously aware of God’s existence. I was around eleven years old.
One night, I stood on the terrace of our home, staring at the beautiful star-filled sky. As I gazed into the vastness above me, questions suddenly began flooding my mind: What lies beyond the stars? Who created all of this? Who created God?
An elderly man in his late fifties was standing beside me. Trying to make sense of these mysteries in my young mind, I turned to him and asked, “Who created God? What’s beyond the stars?”
He remained silent for a few moments, perhaps searching for an answer. Then he quietly said, “I really don’t know.”
That night, something awakened within me—a spark of curiosity. Deep inside, I wanted to understand who God is and what He is like.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.
– The Bible
Beyond Religious Rituals
Christianity, as a religion, was handed to me at birth through my family tradition. I simply inherited it. I was taught certain practices, expected to follow rules, and participate in rituals without ever really questioning why.
During my teenage years, I began serving in the Catholic church as an altar boy and attended services regularly. Yet even in those years, I sensed that something was missing.
I never doubted God’s existence, but I began noticing the superficiality in much of what we practiced—the repetitive rituals, memorized prayers, and mechanical routines.
It often felt as though we were merely going through the motions, hoping our religious activities would please God, bring blessings, remove curses, or protect us from harm. But deep inside, I felt we weren’t truly connecting with Him.
What I longed for—though I couldn’t fully articulate it then—was to experience the reality of God personally.
I wanted something genuine.
Drawn Toward the Supernatural
During my school years, my dad brought home some videos of a Christian preacher. As I watched them, I sensed something profoundly different about him. He spoke about God as though he actually knew Him personally.
Until then, the image of Jesus in my mind had mostly been that of a framed picture hanging on our wall. But through those messages, Jesus suddenly seemed alive, compassionate, powerful, and real.
What especially caught my attention were the healing miracles that took place during the meetings—blind eyes opening, deaf ears hearing, people getting out of wheelchairs, and lives being transformed.
To me, those moments did not appear fake or staged.
For the first time, I seriously considered that there might truly be a supernatural dimension to life—things beyond what science alone can explain.
Something inside me was awakened.
A hunger began to grow within me to pursue and know this supernatural God—not merely for blessings or benefits, but for God Himself. I was fascinated by Him.
Over the next few years, I began reading the Bible, not out of religious obligation, but out of curiosity and hunger for truth. I didn’t simply want intellectual knowledge about God; I wanted to understand His heart, His thoughts, His emotions, and His ways.
I began listening to Christian teachings online, reading books and articles, and joining Bible study groups. I intentionally made room in my life for anything that would help me know God more deeply.
Then one day, I came across a verse in the Bible describing how God spoke with Moses “face to face, as one speaks to a friend.”
That verse stunned me.
Friendship with God?
The idea that the Creator of the universe could relate to a human being with such intimacy and closeness completely disrupted my understanding of religion.
I realized that God was not merely inviting people into rituals or obligations. He was inviting people into relationship.
Questions About Meaning and Eternity
As I grew older, I began questioning the typical script of life:
Study hard. Get a job. Earn money. Get married. Buy a house. Have children. Grow old. Die.
Something about that narrative felt incomplete to me.
I sensed there had to be more to life than survival, success, and routine.
Despite having family and friends around me, there was still a deep ache and loneliness within my soul. I found myself searching for meaning, purpose, love, and truth.
One thought especially troubled me:
If I cannot know what lies beyond death, then how can I truly know how to live now?
Questions about morality, existence, destiny, and eternity began consuming my thoughts.
Why are we here?
What gives life meaning?
How do we know right from wrong?
What happens after death?
Does the way we live now truly matter?
As I continued exploring the Bible, the pieces slowly began fitting together.
The story of God, humanity, morality, suffering, purpose, and eternity started making sense in a way nothing else ever had.
I realized the ache in my soul was ultimately a longing for the God who created me.
Discovering Jesus
As I continued studying the Bible, I began understanding what had gone wrong with humanity.
We were created for a close and personal relationship with God, yet sin separated us from Him.
But God, in His love, made a way for us to come back to Him—at tremendous cost.
He sent His Son, Jesus Christ.
I came to believe wholeheartedly that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, rose again, and made reconciliation with God possible.
In prayer, I responded to Him from my heart:
“God, thank You for sending Jesus. I believe He died for my sins and rose again. Jesus, You are my Lord. God, You are my Father. I want to follow You. Teach me how to live. I need You.”
That decision changed everything.
I understood that Jesus did not come merely to establish another religion, but to restore humanity back into relationship with God.
And through Jesus, God also gives the Holy Spirit to empower us to live transformed lives.
A Journey, Not Perfection
My journey with God was not instantly perfect. I still struggled with weaknesses and sin.
But one thing became deeply real to me: God truly loved me.
That understanding gave me security and hope. As I continued pursuing Him, I slowly began experiencing greater freedom, transformation, and spiritual strength.
The Bible says that God rewards those who diligently seek Him, and I have personally experienced His faithfulness in both extraordinary moments and ordinary daily life.
Over the years, I have seen God’s supernatural hand at work in my own life, in my family, and in the lives of many others.
I’ve experienced His guidance in marriage, work, difficult seasons, relationships, and personal decisions. There have even been moments where God intervened in ways I can only describe as supernatural.
But ultimately, it’s not the miracles or supernatural experiences themselves that captivate me most.
It’s what they reveal about God—His goodness, His heart, His love, and His character.
Seeking God Is More Than Religion
Seeking God is not merely about religious activity, attending services, or chasing spiritual experiences.
It is a lifelong pursuit of truth.
It is learning to know God personally, involving Him in every area of life, seeing life from His perspective, and walking with Him daily.
As that relationship deepens, the supernatural often becomes a natural overflow of life with God.
I’ve come to believe that sincere seekers eventually become finders because they genuinely desire truth and substance—not empty rituals or temporary distractions.
The pleasures and amusements of this world can never fully satisfy the deepest longings of the human heart.
We were created for relationship with God.
He invites us to seek Him.
The question is:
How far are we willing to go?
Are we willing to take the road less traveled?