If God Only Knew - The Path to Holiness

Finding God is the central task of human life and the key to true fulfillment. As Hans Bieri describes in his «Ruf vom Himmel» (Call from Heaven), we are born into a world that shapes and forms us. But only when we recognize the divine path do we find our true destination.

Why do the first years of life shape us so decisively?

From our first breaths, we depend on protection and guidance. Our parents become the first signposts, showing us how life works. They lay the foundation for whether we learn to trust or doubt, whether we experience love as natural or as a scarce commodity.

Step by step we discover the world and its laws. Some families convey values that lead us down good paths – others, however, can unconsciously steer us in directions that distance us from our actual goal. These early influences often accompany us throughout life.

How does one recognize the right path in life?

Jesus Christ gives us the clearest answer to this fundamental question: "I am the way, the truth and the life." These words are not merely religious formulas, but practical life guidance. They show us that there is an absolute standard by which we can align our lives.

Many people wander for decades because they don't know or ignore this compass. They follow social trends, personal desires or the advice of well-meaning friends. But all these signposts can lead us astray if they don't align with divine truth.

Finding God means finding oneself

The search for God is simultaneously the search for one's own, true self. When we sanctify God – that is, put him in first place in our lives – something amazing happens: we ourselves become holy. Not through our own effort, but through his transforming power.

Hans Bieri describes in his «Ruf vom Himmel» (Call from Heaven) how this transformation can look. It is a process of inner purification and realignment. Old habits that harm us are shed. New perspectives open up. Life gains deeper meaning and clear direction.

The lifelong mission of seeking God

Finding God is not a one-time event, but a lifelong process. Every day we face the choice: Do we follow the temptations of the world or the call of heaven? Do we let ourselves be determined by external circumstances or do we align ourselves according to divine principles?

This daily decision shapes our character and determines our future. People who consistently seek God develop an inner stability and joy that is independent of external circumstances. They become lighthouses for others who are still searching.

Sanctification is not an end in itself, but a mission. Whoever has found God automatically becomes a blessing for others. He demonstrates how a life in connection with the Creator can look.

Quick Questions

How can one practically find God in everyday life? Finding God begins with the conscious decision to seek him. Practical steps are regular prayer, studying the Bible, fellowship with other believers, and the willingness to align one's life according to divine principles. It's also important to listen to the quiet voice of conscience and recognize God's guidance in daily life.

What does it concretely mean to become holy? Becoming holy doesn't mean being perfect, but becoming more like God. It is a process of character change, where negative qualities like selfishness, envy or hate are replaced by positive ones like love, patience and mercy. This transformation happens through God's power when we surrender to him and put his will above our own.

At the end of life, it will be revealed whether we have fulfilled the main purpose of our existence: to find God, honor him, and thereby become the person he created us to be.