Fact versus Truth: A Journey Beyond What We See

I recently came across a definition of the word “fact” that truly made me pause. It was described as something that the majority of people would agree is true or has actually happened.

This definition was introduced to help us break free from the negative stories we often tell ourselves—those narratives that shape our perception and keep us stuck. It was a call to step out of the bias that clouds our view of the events in our lives, especially those painful or traumatic experiences that continue to hold us captive. By focusing on the facts, we create space for peace, free from the emotional weight of our stories.

As I heard this definition, there was a sneaky presence behind it. It was like a snake that would try to slither away and continue to bind us in something we are not supposed to be bound by if I didn’t grab hold of it.

In our human desire to make sense of the world, we often look to each other for validation. We rely on what the majority believes to be true as a way of understanding our own experiences.

And is that always enough?

I think back to that moment in my life—when I walked away from the river after what should have been a fatal drowning. It made no logical sense. How could I have survived? What would the world think of something so miraculous? For many reasons, I chose to keep it a secret. Most importantly, I just wanted to see my dad again.

I had been inexplicably saved—but according to that definition of “fact,” my survival could never have been considered a fact. And yet, here I am. You can see me. I walked away, but for years, I wrestled with that experience, unsure if I was even truly alive. Was I still a child, somehow in a dream, on life support somewhere, or was I truly here?

It reminds me of the Pharisees in biblical times, who were so focused on facts that they missed the Truth standing right in front of them. Facts are things we can see, but they often limit us to only what makes sense in our world. They help us make sense of the world—but they can also blind us to the miraculous.

The Lord reveals a beautiful truth in the Bible that He reveals to little children what He has hidden from the wise and learned. How often do we limit ourselves by seeking only knowledge, facts, and undisputed records, believing that they are the key to understanding everything?

But what if there’s more? What if the Truth—what’s really possible—is beyond what we can see or understand?

God doesn’t want us to be confined by the facts of our lives. He calls us to look beyond them, to see the Truth that exists outside of the boxes we’ve created to organize our experiences. The miraculous isn’t just something that happens in rare moments—it’s the everyday hand of God, moving in ways that defy our understanding.

So today, what do you choose to believe in?

I choose to believe in the Truth. I choose to believe in the miraculous, in what seems impossible to humanity. And here’s the beautiful thing—we don’t have to do anything to receive it. There’s no need for proof, no need for validation (see our blog on validation). All we have to do is believe.

When you really stop and meditate on it, your very existence is a miracle. The fact that you are here, breathing, thinking, experiencing—it’s all part of a divine plan that goes beyond the simple facts we see with our eyes.

Let’s walk together into the impossible. Let’s step into a life that’s full of abundance, miracles, and all the Truth that God has in store for us.

Abundant blessings to you today and always,

Nick