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What does it mean?
Faith becomes more than intellectual understanding; it becomes an internal conviction.
In plain terms
Knowing God moves from your head to your heart.
What can you take from it?
True belief is felt, not just thought.

Where it applies

  • personal spiritual growth
  • prayer
  • meditation

Putting it to work

  • reflect on feelings
  • journal beliefs

Questions to consider

  • How do you feel God in your life?

Another view

This ignores the role of reason in faith.

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