Well, we might as well just own it right up front—we’re busy. Most of us are too busy. There’s work, family, trying to keep up with the group chat, maybe occasionally working out (or at least thinking about it), and honestly, just the idea adding one more thing to your plate is overwhelming. So when someone tells you, “Hey, you should really be more intentional about growing in your faith,” it’s easy to feel defeated. Like, Cool, I’ll squeeze that in between folding laundry and trying to remember why I walked into the kitchen.
But there’s good news. Deepening your faith is a lifelong pursuit, and it does deserve your time, attention, and priority. But it doesn’t have to be complicated, and it’s meant to be done as you go—as you live your life, day by day. It’s not about adding more to your already full life; it’s about inviting God into the life you’re already living and learning to live it in His way, at His pace. And the good news? God isn’t standing over you with a checklist, waiting for you to achieve perfection. He’s patient, understanding, and ready to meet you where you are.
So if you’re looking to grow spiritually but not sure where to start, here are five super practical (and very manageable) daily habits that are guaranteed to help you deepen your faith:
1. Start Your Day With God (Even If It’s Brief)
Listen, I’m not saying you need to wake up at 5 a.m., light a candle, and spend an hour journaling about the minor prophets. If that’s your vibe, go for it, but for the rest of us the truth is that even a few intentional minutes with God can make a big difference.
- Read a short Bible passage. (Try starting with a Psalm or a few verses from Matthew.)
- Say a quick prayer before you even get out of bed. Something like, “God, today is yours. Help me to walk with You through it.”
- If mornings aren’t your thing, try a verse or prayer during your coffee break or in the evening after your kids are in bed.
It’s not about the amount of time—it’s about quality, not quantity. It’s about building the habit of starting your day with God in mind.
2. Talk to God Like You Talk to a Friend
Prayer doesn’t have to be formal or fancy. You don’t need to quote King James or worry about getting the words right. Just talk to God honestly about what’s going on.
- Stuck in traffic? “God, I’m really going to need some patience right now.”
- Overwhelmed at work? “God, help me to focus and not snap at my coworkers today.”
- Feeling grateful? “God, thanks for how you continue to show up in my life and remind me of your goodness.”
Tell God why you’re thankful for Him. Tell Him what you appreciate about Him. Tell him what you’re worried or concerned about. Tell Him where you need His help in your life to deal with sin, guilt, an addiction, a relationship, or a problem. Ask Him for the strength to trust Him and be obedient to His leading in your life. But don’t think you have to fill your prayer time with “thys” and “thees” and “thous” and get some formula just right.
God isn’t impressed by perfect prayers—He just wants to hear from you.
3. Spend Less Time Scrolling and More Time Listening
We all have this instinct, this reflex: the moment you have 30 seconds of silence, you grab your phone and start scrolling. But what if you swapped out just a little bit of that screen time for some silence with God?
Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” Maybe the place to start is to set your phone down and just be quiet. For the record, I’m the worst at this. I’m owning that… I’m preaching to the choir here. Here are a few things I honestly don’t necessarily like to do and often don’t think of, but would be better off if I did more often—and what I would recommend to you as well:
- On your commute, turn off the podcast and sit quietly with God.
- When you’re doing dishes or laundry, take a moment to breathe and ask God to speak to you.
- Before bed, put your phone down and sit quietly for two minutes, asking God, “What do You want me to know?”
God’s voice is often quiet, and we miss it because there’s so much noise. Slow down a little, and you’ll be surprised at what you hear.
4. Connect With Other People of Faith
Faith isn’t meant to be a solo journey. It’s easy to think, I’ve got my Bible and my Spotify worship playlist—what more do I need? But there’s something powerful about doing life with other believers.
- Join a small group or Bible study. (Even if it’s just once a month.)
- Text a friend and ask how you can pray for them.
- Don’t overthink it—just showing up matters.
Community strengthens faith. When you’re struggling, others can carry you. And when you’re thriving, you get to help carry someone else.
5. Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection
Here’s the deal: You’re going to mess up. You’ll miss a day (or a week) of Bible reading. You’ll get distracted during prayer. You’ll lose patience with your kids or your coworkers. And guess what? God isn’t shocked.
- Growing spiritually isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up and taking steps one at a time.
- Celebrate the small wins. Read your Bible two days in a row? That’s a win. Prayed for someone other than yourself? Win. Didn’t cuss out the person who cut you off in traffic? Win. Ate Chick-fil-a instead of Canes? Win for multiple reasons, I think Jesus would agree.
- Give yourself grace. God’s not keeping score. He’s just glad you’re showing up.
You’ve Got This (And God’s Got You)
Remember… at the end of the day, growing in faith isn’t about doing more—it’s about inviting God into the life you’re already living. The principle is simple but profound. Eugene Peterson called it “a long obedience in the same direction.” I would put it this way:
Small, consistent habits over time will deepen your faith more than occasional spiritual highs.
God isn’t asking you to have it all together—He’s asking you to take one step at a time toward Him. And He’s ready to meet you exactly where you are.
So start small. Keep showing up. And trust that God is walking with you every step of the way.
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