This truth can be very challenging for us to fully comprehend because, by our very nature, we depend entirely on our senses—those limited instruments of perception—to interpret and understand the world around us. Our minds tend to construct mental barriers that separate what is physical from what is spiritual, reducing the vastness of reality to simple cause-and-effect mechanisms—like nuts and bolts working together in a machine. In doing so, we often lose sight of the supernatural—the divine presence that operates behind the scenes, beyond our immediate perception. We tend to focus heavily on the secret thoughts—those hidden, powerful ideas and intentions that shape our lives—because it is through these that God Himself directs the events we speak into existence through His Word. His Word—the spoken promise and declaration of God—serves as a guiding force, directing our creative acts and transforming unseen realities into visible truths. Our faith acts as the bridge that moves us from a cold, mechanical view of the universe to one that is alive with divine word and Spirit. It is through prayer—this sacred, intimate act—that we participate actively in shaping the future, aligning ourselves with God's divine purpose. The world becomes more than a mere place of material processes; it becomes a canvas for spiritual artistry—an arena where we craft prayers that announce and herald a coming celebration—a divine feast in which others are invited to partake in the victory that Christ has secured. Through these prayers, we prepare a pathway for all saints to join in this glorious display of God's light, shining brightly as we lift our voices. The truth is, this world is not simply a gradual journey toward moral improvement; rather, it is a series of sudden, miraculous events—moments where catastrophe turns into triumph, darkness is pierced by divine light, and hope emerges from despair. Consider that God has given us His Word so that we can understand His intentions—beyond the deafening noise of a world that often seems blind to His presence. We possess real power—the power to effect true salvation, to see the voice of the Good Shepherd, and to value victory from God's divine perspective. We believe that through God's grace, we can shape lives and destinies—tearing down strongholds and every lofty obstacle that opposes God's truth—bringing every thought into captivity to Christ. Have you ever wondered whether, even before the foundation of the world, God sovereignly arranged your circumstances for purposes beyond your understanding? Do the events happening around you seem to point, either subtly or boldly, to the greatness of God's divine plan—each detail ordered by His sovereign will, even if we do not immediately see it? Perhaps, in these moments, we catch a glimpse that our faith is strengthened by recognizing the majesty of God's sovereignty—how He carefully arranges each element of our experience to reveal His glory. This awareness draws us into the presence of an omnipresent God—a God who is actively involved in every facet of our lives. Faith rooted in prayer emerges from a person who can truly discern himself—who recognizes when he is merely speaking words without engaging his heart and spirit. That is why faith is presented to us through a comprehensive gospel—an understanding that transforms our entire perspective on reality, rather than viewing life as a series of disconnected events. Remember that in the beginning, the universe itself was spoken into existence from nothing—created through divine words. In the same way, the gospel invites us to see reality as a continual act of divine speech—bringing forth what is unseen into sight, transforming the invisible into the visible through God's power and word.