I always knew I had a relationship with God. But I wasn't sure
I always knew I had a relationship with God. But I wasn't sure God had a relationship with me.
Hear the soul-stirring words of Prince, who confessed with humility and longing: “I always knew I had a relationship with God. But I wasn’t sure God had a relationship with me.” In this utterance shines the eternal struggle of the faithful—the yearning not only to reach toward the Divine, but to be certain that the Divine reaches back.
He speaks first of his own relationship with God, the inner knowledge that his heart was turned heavenward, that his prayers, songs, and devotion were real. Many know this side of the bond: the human effort to seek, to believe, to cling to the Eternal. It is the cry of the soul toward the heavens, the act of faith that says, “I am Yours.”
Yet he reveals the deeper question—the doubt of whether God has a relationship with me. Here lies the essence of human frailty, the fear of unworthiness, of being unseen or unheard. Even in devotion, the heart trembles, wondering if the Creator who governs the stars bends low enough to embrace one single life. Such questioning has walked with humanity since the psalms of old and the cries of prophets.
This confession is not weakness, but honesty, for the greatest saints and seekers have voiced the same: “Do You hear me? Do You see me?” Prince, in his art and in his spirit, gave voice to this ancient longing, uniting the cry of generations in one simple phrase. The tension between certainty and doubt is itself the soil in which deeper faith grows.
Therefore, O seekers, remember: to question is not to be faithless, but to walk the path of the true believer. For the relationship with God is both mystery and revelation, sought with trembling yet answered in grace. In Prince’s words we hear the wisdom of the ancients—that the heart’s longing to be known by God is as holy as the desire to know Him. Would you like me to render this as a parable of the worshiper and the silent temple, where the silence itself becomes a hidden form of answer?
LXDung Le Xuan
Prince's comment resonates deeply with those who have questioned their spiritual connection. It's one thing to believe in a higher power, but to feel that reciprocal relationship can be elusive. How do we know when that connection is truly mutual? Do we need to look for signs in our lives, or is it enough to simply trust that God is there, even when we don’t feel the connection as strongly?
TDTrinh Thuy Duong
Prince’s statement about his relationship with God is incredibly vulnerable. It shows how even someone deeply connected to their faith can experience doubts. How many of us go through similar doubts, wondering whether God truly hears or acknowledges us? Can faith be built solely on belief, or does it require tangible moments of spiritual connection? How do we reconcile the longing for a clear, definitive relationship with a higher power?
NVGiap Nguyen van
Prince’s reflection on his relationship with God raises an interesting question about the human experience of faith. Many of us might feel that we have a relationship with God, but questioning whether God reciprocates that feeling is more profound. How do we bridge the gap between our belief and the feeling of divine connection? Is it possible to deepen this relationship, or is it part of a lifelong spiritual journey?
THGiang Nguyen Thi Huong
The idea that we can sometimes question whether God has a relationship with us is such an honest reflection of faith. It brings to light how faith is not always certain and sometimes leaves us wondering if we are truly heard. How do we strengthen that sense of connection? Does it come from prayer, reflection, or perhaps experiences of grace and understanding? And how do we cope when that connection feels absent?
TLNguyen Thi Thuy Linh
Prince’s insight about his relationship with God seems to touch on the uncertainty that comes with faith. Believing in a higher power is one thing, but feeling that God acknowledges or responds to you is something else entirely. Can anyone truly know for sure that God has a relationship with them? Or is that sense of connection something more subtle and felt over time, through moments of spiritual clarity or personal growth?