4 questions i asked myself when i realized i was a bad Christian [and i didn't love the answers]
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"what would i tell a younger version of myself about staying close to God?" i sat with that one for a while. the answer was: start earlier, be more consistent, and stop thinking you have more time than you do. then i realized i was giving myself that same advice right now. 📝
"am i actually growing in my faith, or just going through the motions?" i asked myself this and genuinely could not answer it. i was showing up to church, calling myself a Christian, but i hadn't opened my bible outside of sunday in months. that question was the thing that finally made me move. 📖
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... Read moreWhen I first confronted my own spiritual journey honestly, I was surprised by how much I had been drifting without truly reflecting on my faith. The questions this post raises are so relevant—especially "Am I actually growing in my faith, or just going through the motions?" This challenged me to look beyond attending church services and focused on genuine engagement with my beliefs.
Discovering the Faith Mode app added a new dimension to my daily routine. Its daily devotionals and prayer prompts provide much-needed structure and inspiration. It helped me stop procrastinating on spiritual habits by making them accessible and easy to integrate into everyday life. The reminder that we’re "loved beyond measure" as referenced in the app encourages me during tough times to keep faith strong.
I found that consistency—something the author also emphasizes—was key. Starting earlier, as advised, means cultivating a habit when enthusiasm is high, which laid a good foundation for times when motivation falters. The app’s guided content encouraged me to open my Bible more often and reflect deeply rather than just skimming surface passages.
Overall, this shared reflection resonated with my own struggles and growth as a Christian. The combination of honest self-questioning and using tools like Faith Mode can really help anyone seeking to strengthen their spiritual walk with purpose and mindfulness.