49 Religious Lies Jesus Told Me to Stop Believing - #44 It Takes a Lot of Effort to Find God

Core Message

Mark Virkler challenges the belief that finding God requires intense effort. In his understanding, God reveals himself; wholehearted seeking is not about earning revelation, but about opening one’s heart to receive it.

Practices and Ideas

• Seek wholeheartedly, not anxiously. Approach God with sincerity rather than trying to discover rules or say the “right” things.
• Make space for stillness and prayer. Listen inwardly for what Virkler understands as the Holy Spirit’s spontaneous guidance.
• Journal and reflect. Read the verses associated with the topic, journal, and ask God what to show you.
• Try a personal experiment. If you are unsure about God, sincerely ask God to reveal himself, then pay attention to dreams and other experiences. Virkler presents this as a faith exercise.
• Shape church gatherings around worship and sharing. Virkler hopes services will emphasize wholehearted worship, prayer, prophetic ministry, and the orderly sharing of personal revelations. He believes this can foster insight, forgiveness, healing, and transformation.
• Use a spoken affirmation. Declare that you are free from the belief that finding God is difficult, and approach God with trust.

Presenter and Sources

• Presenter: Mark Virkler
• Sources mentioned: John 16:13–15; a New Testament passage about people sharing revelations and other gifts when they gather; Release from Religion, including its verses and journaling exercise.