Most of us don’t struggle with believing in God.
We struggle with explaining how we believe in Him now.
After life happened.
After prayers didn’t land the way we thought they would.
After obedience cost more than applause.
A faith bio isn’t something you write to sound strong.
It’s what’s left when strength had to be learned.
Early on, my faith language was confident—full of certainty, clarity, and structure. But experience edits you. It removes exaggeration. It deletes borrowed confidence. It leaves only what’s been tested and proven necessary.
I’ve learned that faith doesn’t deepen because you want it to.
It deepens because life requires it.
There were seasons when prayer didn’t sound poetic. It sounded tired. Honest. Short. Trusting God didn’t feel bold—it felt like survival. I wasn’t chasing spiritual growth; I was trying to stay anchored.
And God met me there.
Not with answers.
With presence.
Faith stopped being loud and started being real.
Faith isn’t denial.
It’s direction.
It doesn’t ignore pain—it walks through it with God instead of around it. It doesn’t rush healing—it commits to the process. It doesn’t posture—it listens.
I’ve learned that surrendered faith lasts longer than performative faith. That listening often matters more than speaking. That obedience doesn’t always feel spiritual—it just feels necessary.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.”
—Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)
That verse reads differently when understanding isn’t available and trust becomes a decision.
A faith bio written too early sounds impressive.
A faith bio written honestly sounds grounded.
Mine would say this: I believe God is faithful even when I’m tired. I believe grace carries what discipline can’t. I believe transformation takes time. And I believe walking with God is less about arriving and more about staying.
If you had to write your faith bio—not what you believe in theory, but what you’ve lived—what would it say?
There’s no rush.
God isn’t finished writing it.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
