Ever wonder why you start a new spiritual habit—like daily Bible reading or prayer—and then lose momentum after a few days?
It’s not because you’re lazy. It’s because you’re human.
Even the most devoted believers struggle with consistency. The problem isn’t just your willpower—it’s your spiritual environment. You can’t grow good habits in bad soil.
If your schedule, phone, and thought life constantly pull you away from God, then your spiritual habits are being choked out before they even take root.
Jesus said it best in the parable of the sower: “The seed that fell among thorns represents those who hear the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful” (Matthew 13:22).
The problem isn’t your desire to grow; it’s the distractions that surround you.
That’s why spiritually strong Christians don’t just try harder—they set up their lives so it’s easier to obey God and harder to drift away.
- They place their Bible on their nightstand instead of buried in an app folder.
- They schedule quiet time before social media.
- They remove what tempts them to compromise.
They don’t rely on motivation—they rely on structure.
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The Apostle Paul wrote, “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” (Hebrews 12:1, NIV). Notice he said “everything that hinders”—not just sin. Some things aren’t evil; they’re just excess.
Maybe it’s your phone habits. Maybe it’s overcommitment. Maybe it’s the fear of missing out. Whatever slows your pursuit of God, it’s time to clear it away.
When you remove the roadblocks, spiritual growth stops being a burden and starts becoming a joy. You’ll find prayer easier, Scripture more alive, and obedience more natural.
So stop blaming yourself for inconsistency—start redesigning your life for faithfulness.
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God doesn’t call you to strive endlessly—He calls you to walk steadily. And sometimes, all it takes is removing what’s slowing you down.