04/01/2025
Spring is officially here—at least, that’s what the calendar says. But in Indiana, you wouldn’t always know it. One day, the sun teases us with warmth, and we dig out our short sleeves. Two days later, we're looking for our winter coats again. I recently heard someone say that Indiana weather is like a toddler picking out their own outfit—completely unpredictable and borderline chaotic.
Up. Down. Warm. Cold. It can feel like an endless cycle.
If we’re honest, that same unpredictable pattern often mirrors our spiritual lives. One moment, we feel deeply connected to God, and the next, we’re distant. Fired up one day, burned out the next. The constant distractions, pressures, and pace of life make consistency feel just out of reach.
With all our modern conveniences, you’d think staying grounded in faith would be easier. But instead of freeing up time for what truly matters, technology, obligations, and endless options often pull us further away. So, is it even possible to develop a steady, unwavering faith in a world that never stops shifting?
I believe it is. And it starts with a few key steps:
1. Be Honest About Where You Are
You’re not alone in your struggle for consistency. Even the Apostle Paul wrestled with spiritual highs and lows—experiencing divine revelations one moment (2 Corinthians 12:1-4) and battling inner turmoil the next (Romans 7:19). Growth begins with honesty. Acknowledge where you are so you can take intentional steps toward where you want to be.
2. Start Small, But Start
Radical change doesn’t happen overnight—it happens through steady, intentional shifts. A friend of mine recently lost weight, not through extreme dieting, but by making small, sustainable lifestyle changes. James Clear, in his book Atomic Habits, emphasizes that true success comes from consistent, incremental growth. The same principle applies to faith. Rather than aiming for spiritual “overnight success,” commit to small, daily habits—reading Scripture, praying, or practicing gratitude—that will build a lasting foundation.
3. Make a Plan and Follow Through
Many people desire a deeper faith but never take the time to plan how to get there. As the saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” The Apostle Peter urges us to be intentional: “Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control” (2 Peter 1:5-6). A consistent faith doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through daily rhythms of prayer, Bible study, rest, and fellowship. Write it down. Set reminders. Follow through.
4. Walk with Others
If you’ve followed my writing for a while, you know this is a recurring theme—and for good reason. Faith was never meant to be a solo journey. Without community, growth is limited. With meaningful relationships, growth multiplies. Paul reminds us, “The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I don’t need you,’ and the head cannot say to the feet, ‘I don’t need you’” (1 Corinthians 12:21). We thrive in faith when we surround ourselves with people who encourage, challenge and walk alongside us.
Spring is here, bringing new life and fresh beginnings. It’s the perfect time to step into a more consistent, steady faith. One step at a time.
