What If There’s More to Life Than This?
A Letter to the Restless Heart
Dear Friend,
Have you ever had a moment—maybe in the quiet of the night, or in the middle of a crowded room—when everything felt… hollow?
You’ve done what you’re supposed to do. You’ve followed the script. You’ve worked hard, made plans, checked off goals. And yet something inside still whispers: Is this it?
You're not alone.
In fact, that ache you feel? That gnawing sense that something’s missing? It might just be the beginning of something far more significant than you realize.
It might be the first step on a journey of faith.
The Search Is Sacred
We often think doubt is dangerous, or that questioning means something is wrong. But what if curiosity is actually a holy invitation?
Scripture is filled with people who searched. People like Nicodemus, who snuck out at night to ask Jesus his questions. Like the woman at the well, who was thirsty in more ways than one. Like Thomas, who couldn’t believe without seeing.
None of them were shamed. Jesus met them exactly where they were.
He’ll meet you, too.
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” — Matthew 7:7
Why You Feel the Way You Do
Modern life gives us everything except what we need most: peace, purpose, and belonging.
We scroll. We binge. We hustle. But still, we feel disconnected. Spiritually homesick.
The Bible tells us why.
“He has also set eternity in the human heart.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11
You were made for more. Not just more stuff, but more meaning. Your soul was designed to be in relationship with your Creator. Until that connection is made, everything else feels like a temporary fix.
Faith Isn’t Blind—It’s a Step Forward
If you’re reading this, chances are something inside you is stirring. That’s not an accident. God often begins His work with a whisper, not a shout.
And faith? It’s not pretending to have all the answers. It’s simply saying, “I’m willing to look.”
The beautiful thing about Christianity is that it’s not about proving yourself to God—it’s about discovering that He’s already been reaching out to you.
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” — Jeremiah 29:13
What If…?
So let’s ask the scary question together:
What if there really is more to life than this?
What if God exists?
What if He’s not distant, but near?
What if He actually knows you… and wants you to know Him?
That kind of what if can be the beginning of everything changing.
Where to Go From Here
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t even need to be sure. You just need to start.
Here are a few gentle next steps:
Read one of the Gospels (we suggest John—it’s deeply personal and approachable).
Try a short video series like The Bible Project to understand big ideas of the Bible.
Ask God—honestly—to show Himself to you. Even if you’re not sure He’s real.
And keep exploring. Keep seeking. The very fact that you’re searching says something powerful:
You were made for this journey.
Final Thoughts
You may not see it yet, but you’re already on the path. The moment you started wondering if there’s more—that was a step. The moment you clicked this blog and kept reading—that was a step.
God doesn’t ask you to leap. Just to take the next step.
And if all you can say today is, “God, if you’re there, I want to know you”—that’s more than enough.
You’re not alone. We’re walking this road with you.
Grace and peace,
The Next Step Team
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