You Are Shaped by Your Belief

We’re always living out our beliefs, whether or not we’re conscious of them.

By Fr Sean Sheehy for Catholic Unscripted

What We Believe in Shapes Us

Whatever we believe in, consciously or unconsciously, shapes our thinking. Our thinking generates our feelings, and our feelings seek expression in action. Our actions speak louder than words about what we believe. What shapes our thinking shapes our words and actions. We’re always living out our beliefs, whether or not we’re conscious of them. Faith is the trust we place in what we believe will give us meaning, a sense of self-worth, power, purpose, happiness, hope, inner peace, and a joyful future. No one wants to be meaningless, worthless, powerless, hopeless, etc. We want to have a sense of self-worth, feel valued and loved for who we are rather than only for what we do. Who wants to feel or be treated as worthless? Everyone wants power since without it we can’t change or improve anything. Who wants to feel impotent? We all want to have a purpose in life, knowing why we’re here and what we’re headed for. Who wants to live an aimless life and feel lost? We want a hope based on faith that we’ll be able to rise above our suffering and trials as more complete persons. We want peace of mind, heart, and soul. We want a joyful future to which we can look forward with enthusiasm. We need to ask ourselves, “Will what I have faith in fulfil all my hopes and dreams and bring me happiness?” Only God can give us that hope because He, unlike the world, is always faithful to His promises to those who rely on Him for every good thing. God alone is reliable.

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