Looking for ways to actively practice your faith in day-to-day life? These 11 points will help you grow closer to God within everyday life.
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Whether you’re a new believer, or someone who’s been practicing your faith for decades, it’s so easy to prioritize things outside of practicing your faith in Christ. Our society puts so many things in front of us, many good things with a healthy outlook, that we sometimes forget or overlook the relationship God calls us into.
You’re going to learn how to practice faith, different ways to practice your faith, and a practice faith verse that you can meditate on this week to remind you to focus on God this week.
After reading this post,, you’re going to feel much more confident about working toward practicing your faith within your daily routine.
This post is all about how to practice faith in your day-to-day life.
11 Ways to Practice Faith in Everyday Life
Pray
There are many ways to pray and figuring out the way(s) that work for you best will help you practice your faith more consistently. Below are some of the ways I recommend exploring.
Talk to God
Talk to God in the same way you’d talk to a friend. Let Him know what you’re excited about and what you’re struggling with. Be honest and open with Him.
If talking to God feels unnatural, consider assigning a place for talking to God: in the car, in the shower, on the toilet, folding laundry, emptying the dishwasher, etc.
When I used to commute to work I would pray aloud in my car every morning. Designating a spot where you will pray helps you do it more consistently. Praying aloud (when you’re in a secluded location) helps you fully focus on what you’re saying.
Praying aloud WITH someone is also powerful and a very important part of growing in your faith. A great way to start getting comfortable with this is to pray with your partner before a meal. The more you do it, the more natural it will get.
Write to God (Journal)
Writing letters to God is another effective way to pray. There are many benefits of this for of prayer.
- You get to look back at the things you prayed and see how God is working (or has worked in your life). Because of the way our world works (seeing is believing), our faith strengthens tremendously when we witness our prayers getting answered.
- When we write, it gives us a feeling of relief. We feel like we’re no longer holding in whatever it is we let out on the paper.
So practice your faith by getting a journal that is solely for talking to God and by writing down the good, the bad, and everything in between.
Gratitude
Similar to journaling, a gratitude journal or app helps you reflect on what God’s doing in your life.
For someone who likes to keep all of their stuff in their phone or who might not remember to write down what they’re grateful for in a journal, there are apps that are great for this. If you’re an i-phone user, I’ve read good reviews about the app Gratitude – Daily Journal. If you’re an Android user, I enjoy the app Presently.
Prefer hand writing what you’re grateful for each day? You can use a journal that’s made specifically for this, or you can just use a notebook you already have lying around the house.
Listen
In Psalm 46:10, we read “Be still and know that I am God”. God calls us to be still. He wants us to take time to think about who He is and where He is calling you.
My grandma told me that when she is stressed about a decision she has to make she brings a journal (or even just a piece of paper) to a place where she feels closest to God. She sits there and writes out all of her thoughts for 10 minutes then sits for twenty minutes and just LISTENS. She doesn’t anticipate that God will come out and say what to do, but she does believe that He’ll reveal the truth to her.
I’ve done this for big life decisions and have been extremely impressed with the peace God’s poured over me in the decisions I make.
Read
Bible
One of the BEST ways to practice your faith is by diving into the Truth. God gave us the Bible to remind us of the Truth, and to continuously learn about Him and who He is. We can choose to ignore it, or we can choose to dive into it and understand what He calls us to and says is best for us.
Devotionals
The Bible has a LOT of content, and is sometimes tough to understand. Devotionals are a great way to be guided through reading the Bible. I personally enjoy devotionals that are interactive; they give you a section of the Bible to read, then provide questions for you to think about how to apply what you read to your life.
John (my husband) and I went through a book called “A Couple’s Devotional“. This was a GREAT way for us to practice our faith together. It’s a 52-week devotional meant to help engaged and married couples work toward a marriage that will last a lifetime. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this devotional has been such a great way for John and me to grow closer and have conversations that wouldn’t naturally come up.
When I read alone, I’ve been going through a devotional called Yet; it’s from Hosanna Revival, an organization that was founded in 2015 in my hometown. Yet is a 6-week devotional meant to remind readers of how consistent and present God is in seasons of change.
Church
As Christians, we sometimes forget to pour into ourselves before we pour into others. Church is a great way to consistently get poured into. In order to successfully care for others, we need to ensure that we’re putting in the work to connect with Jesus ourselves.
I recommend finding a church that both you and your parter connect with; this can be tough. Here’s what I suggest you try: Find a church that you both enjoy enough to revisit a second time, and commit to attending that church for the next six months. This isn’t meant to lock you in, but to give yourselves enough time to feel comfortable and see how God is working at the church.
Volunteer
Along with going to church, I recommend volunteering. Volunteer for your church, or for organizations that align with your values and interests.
Some folks feel like the only place to volunteer as a Christian is at church or for Christian organizations. While I feel these are impactful and beneficial, they are not the only options.
John (my husband) volunteered for some time at a local design organization as a mentor to one of the junior designers. This is a great way to use the talents God gave him to help someone else grow. God wants us to love others EVERYWHERE, not just at church! So think about the places you could add value and love the folks in your community.
Community
Meeting with other Christians is a great way to practice your faith. In the Bible, God tells us it’s important to live in community (Romans 12: 4–5). This doesn’t have to be formal, just friendly and consistent.
Consider the following options for practicing your faith through community:
- Bible study
- Church
- Coffee shop with a friend from church
- Weekly dinner with friends from church
- Going to a park to meet up with other people who are working toward growing closer to God
Worship
In worship, we are reminded how much God loves us, how much we love God, and how much we appreciate the sacrifice God made for us. Worshipping can come in many shapes and sizes. Below are a few ways we can worship God:
- Enjoy the nature God gave us.
- Listen to worship music in the car on your way to and from work each morning/afternoon.
- Meditate on Bible verses.
- Sing in church.
- Donate money (either in Church or to other organizations that are dedicated to serving God).
- Get a group of friends together to worship through song at your local park or in your living room. (You can use Youtube for the music or ask a musically talented friend to bring their instrument to lead it.)
