Bible, Prayer, Faith

How To Actually Stay Consistent With God

Ever notice how growing your faith always seems to get pushed to the back burner while we try to keep up with life’s demands? Maybe you’ve tried making those January commitments to read your Bible more or pray regularly, but by February, those good intentions have turned into guilt or frustration. What if there was a way to build habits into daily life that automatically helped you grow your faith sustainably throughout the whole year? In this video, see how to build lasting spiritual habits that fit into your real life and discover how simple, strategic changes can transform your faith journey without adding to your overwhelming schedule.

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  • How To Actually Stay Consistent with God

    Training for Godliness in the New Year

    Three Keys to Spiritual Growth (1 Timothy 4)

    1. Train for Godliness (vv. 7-8)

    [1 Timothy 4:7-8] “Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”

    Common Distractions:

    • Busyness
    • Work overload
    • Entertainment
    • Social media

    “It’s not a time thing, it’s a priority thing.”

    Benefits:

    • Personal Transformation
    • Healthy Relationships
    • Wisdom and Guidance
    • Contentment and Fulfillment
    • Eternal Rewards

    Creating Good Habits (from Atomic Habits):

    1. Make it obvious (set out Bible/notebook)
    2. Make it attractive (create cozy environment)
    3. Make it easy (start small – 2 minutes)
    4. Make it satisfying (reward yourself)
    5. Live as an Example (vv. 9-12)

    [1 Timothy 4:12] “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.”

    Areas to Model:

    • Words Matter
    • Actions Align with Faith
    • Pursue Purity
    • Live Your Faith Daily
    1. Remain Faithful (vv. 13-16)

    [1 Timothy 4:15] “Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.”

    Key Components:

    • Stay faithful to God’s Word
    • Use your spiritual gifts
    • Keep making progress

    Application

    1. Start Simple:
      • Set up an obvious, attractive, easy habit
      • Bible reading 3x weekly
      • Prayer twice daily
      • Regular church attendance
    2. Live Intentionally:
      • Watch your words
      • Align actions with faith
      • Maintain purity
      • Use your gifts
    3. Stay Consistent:
      • Engage with local church
      • Build up other believers
      • Take one step at a time

    “Growing in godliness doesn’t have to be a resolution you make in January but give up on by February.”

    For Those New to Faith:

    • Start with 2 minutes daily in Gospel of John
    • Journal what you learn
    • Consider joining a small group

    Prayer Focus: “God, help us to grow closer to you this year than we ever have before.”

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Application Questions

  1. What stood out to you from this message and why?
  2. What is one thing God is telling you to START doing because of this message?
  3. What is one thing God is telling you to STOP doing because of this message?
  4. How will this message change how you act at home, at work, and in your relationships?

Ever notice how growing your faith always seems to get pushed to the backburner while we try to keep up with life’s demands? Maybe you’ve tried making those January commitments to read your Bible more or pray regularly, but by February, those good intentions have turned into guilt or frustration. What if there was a way to build habits into daily life that automatically helped you grow your faith sustainably throughout the whole year? In this video, see how to build lasting spiritual habits that fit into your real life and discover how simple, strategic changes can transform your faith journey without adding to your overwhelming schedule.

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