Walking by Faith: 40+ Resources
What does it look like to trust God when nothing in front of you has changed yet? Paul answers plainly: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). That is a sentence worth sitting with, because it describes an ordinary week more often than it describes a crisis.
This page gathers RENEW.org teaching on what walking by faith means, what it does not mean, and how it holds up in seasons of waiting, fear, and suffering. Start anywhere. Each section points to articles written by ministers and teachers across the RENEW.org network.
What Does “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight” Mean?
“Walk by faith, not by sight” is a call to live with confidence in God’s promises even when your circumstances feel uncertain. It doesn’t mean ignoring reality or pretending hard things aren’t hard. It means trusting what God has revealed—His character, His Word, and His purposes—more than what your eyes can currently confirm.
Walk by Faith, Not by Sight: The Context of 2 Corinthians 5:7
Paul isn’t giving a motivational slogan; he’s describing the normal Christian posture in a world where we do not yet see the fullness of God’s future. In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul is talking about hope, endurance, and confidence in God even while life is fragile and temporary. Understanding that context keeps us from using the verse in ways Paul never intended.
Faith vs Sight: What We Rely On and Why It Matters
Sight gives us information about what is happening; faith gives us confidence about what is ultimately true. Faith does not oppose evidence—it rests on the reliability of God. When you learn to live by faith, you stop being controlled by what feels immediate and start being anchored in what God has promised.
Bible Verses About Walking by Faith
The Bible consistently connects faith with trust, obedience, endurance, and hope. When you read related passages together, you start to see a bigger picture: faith is not a one-time decision, but a daily way of living in allegiance to King Jesus. In the following articles, you’ll find key verses that reinforce the message of 2 Corinthians 5:7 and help you apply it.
Examples of People Who Walked by Faith
Scripture is filled with ordinary people who trusted God before they could see outcomes—people who obeyed, waited, suffered, and persevered. Their stories aren’t included so we’ll admire them; they’re included so we’ll learn to trust the same God. These examples give faith a face and show what it looks like in real life.
How to Walk by Faith When You Feel Anxious or Afraid
Anxiety often grows when we feel out of control or unsure of what comes next. Walking by faith doesn’t eliminate fear instantly, but it changes what fear is allowed to do. This section offers biblical encouragement and practical next steps for trusting God when emotions feel loud and the future feels unclear.
Walking by Faith Through Suffering, Waiting, and Uncertainty
Some seasons don’t resolve quickly. Waiting can feel like silence, and suffering can make God feel distant. Yet Scripture repeatedly shows that God forms endurance and hope in the middle of unresolved circumstances. This section helps connect “faith not sight” to the long, slow realities of real life.
- Megan Nelms, “Do You Feel Forgotten?”
- Luke Gray, “In Seasons of Suffering, You Need a Pile of Stones.”
- Daniel McCoy, “What Is Patience in the Bible? Exploring the World’s Toughest Virtue”
- Daniel McCoy, “Why Does God Allow Suffering?”
- Joel Singleton, “Will God Move For You?”
- Julia Martin, “When the World’s All Wrong…Trust God”
Common Misunderstandings of “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”
This verse can be misused to discourage wisdom, deny pain, or shame people who are struggling. But biblical faith is not denial—it’s trust in God while facing reality honestly. Clearing up common misunderstandings helps us apply the verse in a way that is both truthful and helpful.
- Debbra Stephens, “Meeting Uncertain Times by Trusting God and Facing Reality”
- Nathanael Fittro, “Dear Disciple, It’s Okay to Grieve What You’ve Lost”
- Brandon Guindon, “Letter to a Christian Going through Trauma”
- Zoe Volentine, “What Does the Bible Say About Anxiety?”
- Aaron Brockett, “Hard to Hear through the Hurt”
- Jon Sherwood, “Pain and the Necessity of Pruning”
Practical Steps: Habits That Strengthen Faith Daily
Faith grows through repeated practices that reshape what we rely on—Scripture, prayer, worship, repentance, community, and obedience. Small choices over time form a steady walk with God. Here are simple habits that help faith become your normal default, not just something you reach for in emergencies.
- Tina Wilson, “Step into Scripture: A Daily Journey to Understanding Your Bible” (book)
- Jeremy Bacon, “Lord’s Prayer: How Can We Pray for Our Daily Bread?”
- Devin Robertson, “What Your Prayer List Says About You”
- Darren Williamson, “Family Worship: 6 Ways Connecting with God Together Will Bless Your Family”
- Rachel Younis, “3 Steps to Passing Along the Faith: Repeat (Part 3)”
- Jake Sutherlin, “Learning Faithful Faith from the Church in Niger”
Recommended Resources on Faith
If you want to go deeper, it helps to follow a clear pathway: start with the basics of what faith is, then move into trust, obedience, endurance, and hope. These resources will help you study further, apply Scripture more consistently, and build spiritual resilience in everyday life.
- Mark E. Moore, Faithful Faith: Reclaiming Faith from Culture and Tradition (Real Life Theology) (book)
- Preston Conder, “Disciple Making Shift #4 – From Teaching Information to Teaching Obedience”
- Julia Martin, “3 Steps for Choosing Obedience When You Suffer”
- Brayden Morrison, “Why Memorize Scripture? 3 Reasons”
- David Roadcup, “Promise Keepers and the Power of Prayer”