Having genuine faith in a person’s heart transforms the inner world so that it becomes receptive to the revelation of God’s power and presence.

Unlocking the Divine: How True Faith Transforms the Soul

Having genuine faith in a person’s heart transforms the inner world so that it becomes receptive to the revelation of God’s power and presence. True faith is not the result of logical proof or intellectual conviction, but a gift that penetrates deep into the soul and opens it up to experiencing the Creator’s omnipotence.

As noted in one of the sources, faith is an event that does not succumb to human will: “Faith is an event within the depths of our soul that is beyond our control… The will opens or locks the soul for faith” (source: link txt). This emphasizes that it is the state of the heart—its openness and readiness to accept grace—that determines whether a person becomes receptive to the greatness and power of God. Without this inner preparation, even the most obvious manifestations of the Creator might go unnoticed.

Moreover, true faith enriches the soul with a sense of awe that enables one to comprehend God’s unity of omnipotence and all-goodness. As it is said: “… we are directly revealed the being of God as the ultimate depth, as the unity of omnipotence and all-goodness…” (source: link txt). This means that, thanks to faith, the heart perceives not only external signs, but also the profound nature of the Creator, recognizing in Him the intrinsic power governing all that exists.

Thus, when true faith takes up residence in a person’s heart, it acts as a “key” that opens the door for the soul to see and feel the all-pervasive might of God—a might that was previously hidden beyond the limits of rational understanding. Faith becomes a bridge between man and the Creator, through which heavenly grace flows and the perfection of His power and mercy is revealed.

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