You wake up on a Sunday morning, already tired. You scroll through your phone for a few minutes, check the weather, maybe peek at your inbox. You tell yourself you’ll read a devotional—but instead, you wander into the kitchen, start the coffee and re-open Instagram. Church starts in 30 minutes, but you’re not sure if you’re going.
It’s not rebellion. It’s not a crisis. It’s just… inertia.
You believe in God. You’re grateful for your faith. But lately, it hasn’t felt alive. It feels like a habit. Like something you used to feel more deeply, but now mostly keep out of obligation or muscle memory. You haven’t walked away from Jesus—but it kind of feels like you’ve lost track of Him.
If you’ve ever been there, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.
But maybe it’s time for a spiritual reset.
John 10:10 is one of those verses that gets underlined, memorized, maybe even framed: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” It’s a promise from Jesus that our lives can be rich and meaningful—not just someday in heaven, but here and now.
But too many Christians wouldn’t describe their faith that way. For some, it feels more like a spiritual to-do list: show up to church, read a few verses, say a quick prayer, repeat. That’s not abundance. That’s autopilot.
Martin Luther, the German theologian who sparked the Protestant Reformation, once said that true faith leaves us “cemented” to Christ. That’s an intense image—being fused to Jesus in a way that you can’t separate your life from His. Where He goes, you go. What He values, you value. It’s a relationship that isn’t just part of your life—it is your life.
But too often, we flip the script. We want Jesus to come along for the ride, rather than letting Him take the lead. We ask Him to bless our plans instead of asking what His plans might be. If our spiritual life is going to change, that dynamic has to shift.
Here are five ways to reconnect with the vibrant, soul-awakening faith that Jesus invites us into.
1. Step into your fears
“Do not be afraid.” It’s the most repeated command in the Bible—365 times, one for every day of the year. Fear is not a failure of faith; it’s often part of the journey. Isaiah 41:10 says, “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.” Sometimes the most spiritually alive we feel is when we’re walking into something that feels risky but right. That’s the paradox of faith: God often calls us into uncomfortable spaces because that’s where dependence grows. Fear isn’t a red flag. It may be the clearest sign you’re on the right path.
2. Walk with God—literally
In Genesis 3, there’s a small, beautiful moment: “They heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day.” Even after failure, God still wanted to walk with humanity. In Micah 6:8, we’re told that walking humbly with God is part of what He requires of us. And in 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul reminds us we “walk by faith, not by sight.” Faith isn’t static—it’s a daily movement, a journey that’s relational, not just intellectual. Maybe it’s time to stop studying God from a distance and start walking with Him again.
3. Be a witness
Jesus told His disciples in Acts 1:8 that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came—and that power had a purpose: to be His witnesses. That calling still stands. You don’t have to be loud or polished. You just have to be honest. First Peter 3:15 encourages believers to “always be prepared to give an answer… for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” Whether it’s sharing your story, offering to pray with someone or simply showing up with love, our lives were never meant to keep quiet about grace. They’re meant to reflect it.
4. Pursue justice
In Luke 4, Jesus stood in the synagogue and read Isaiah’s words: “He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.” That wasn’t just a mission statement for Jesus—it’s a charge for anyone who follows Him. Isaiah 1:17 puts it bluntly: “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.” If we are fused to Christ, we must be drawn to what breaks His heart. Whether that’s racial justice, poverty, mental health or criminal reform, faith that doesn’t act isn’t full faith. As James 2:17 says, “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
5. Lean into community
The Christian life was never meant to be lived in isolation. In Hebrews 10:24–25, believers are encouraged to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds… encouraging one another.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who resisted the Nazis and led underground Christian communities, once wrote, “The Christ in your own heart is weaker than the Christ in the word of your brother.” Sometimes, when your faith feels thin, you need someone else’s strength. A friend who prays when you can’t. A small group that shows up when life falls apart. We weren’t built to do this alone.
If your faith feels stale, it doesn’t mean it’s over. It may just be the Holy Spirit inviting you to wake up. To move from maintenance to movement. From checking boxes to chasing Jesus.
He’s still the Good Shepherd (John 10:11). He still leads people into full life. But it won’t always feel easy or comfortable. It will require surrender. It will call you out of safe spaces. It will change everything.
The question isn’t whether Jesus is offering more.
The question is: Are you willing to let go of what’s easy to grab hold of what’s eternal?
