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Daily Habits That Build Spiritual Strength in Christ
I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me.--Philippians 4:13
Building a strong spiritual life is like building a strong body. It doesn’t happen by accident. Don’t assume that spiritual growth will happen without intentional effort—active engagement is essential. It happens by making small, daily choices—even tiny habits or actions can lead to meaningful spiritual growth.
These are the habits that build spiritual strength, and intentionally forming these habits is key to lasting change.
Just like you might read books for Christian encouragement and strength, the most important growth comes from what you do every day.
Habits that Build Spiritual Strength
These Christian routines help you grow closer to God and handle life’s challenges with peace and joy.
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Starting The Day with God
One of the best habits that builds spiritual strength is starting your morning with God. Making time with God in the morning can become an automatic part of your day. However, this habit does not develop automatically; it requires intentional effort and repetition to become part of your routine. Before you check your phone or start your busy day, take a few quiet minutes. Talk to God. Thank Him for a new day. Ask Him to guide you. Starting your day with God is a great new habit to adopt for spiritual strength.
In An Almighty God? Get Serious!, Lamoureux shares how this daily faith growth helped her, writing, “Meditating on God’s Word each day readies my mind and my heart for the challenges and joys ahead.”
This simple spiritual life habit sets your focus on God from the very beginning. It prepares you for whatever comes your way. Over time, this habit can run on autopilot, setting a positive tone for the rest of the day.
Reading The Bible Daily
You don’t need to read for hours. Just a few verses each day can make a big difference. The Bible is God’s letter to you. It teaches you about His love and His promises, correcting and showing us how to live.
The Bible is full of rich content that supports your spiritual growth, and daily Bible reading can increase your understanding and spiritual strength.
As Paul advised Timothy, Scripture is essential for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.
The Bible is “living and active!”
It is a precious gift that helps us realize what is wrong and teaches us to do what is right. By making Bible reading one of your key faith-based practices, you fill your mind with truth. This is one of the most powerful habits that builds spiritual strength.
Talking to God All Day
Prayer is simply talking to God. You don’t need special words. You can talk to Him about anything, anytime. Through prayer, your spirit connects with God, deepening your relationship with Him. The Holy Spirit guides your prayers and supports your spiritual growth, helping Scripture come alive in your heart. This is a crucial part of strengthening belief daily. Thank Him for good things.
Ask for His help with hard things. You may feel more connected and supported throughout the day as you make prayer a habit.
Lamoureux learned this during a major health crisis, saying, “I’ve learned over time to look for the benefits” and to “cast all my care on Him and trust in His care for me.”
This habit of constant conversation keeps you connected to God all day. It turns everyday moments into opportunities for spiritual growth.
Affirming God’s Goodness
Another one of the great spiritual life habits is to actively look for God’s blessings. What good thing happened today? It could be something small, like a beautiful sunrise or a kind word from a friend. Write it down or just thank God for it. There is great benefit in practicing gratitude daily, as it can increase your sense of joy and deepen your faith.
Imagine how your day would change if you focused on God's blessings, no matter how small. Intentional thinking about your blessings can shift your perspective and help you see God's hand in your life.
Lamoureux recalls looking back at her recovery and seeing “multiple blessings.” She lists them: “My life, my health, control of most of my motor skills, my voice, my vision… my family, my friends, my home, my sense of humor…”
Counting your blessings shifts your focus from your problems to God’s provision. This faith-based practice fills your heart with gratitude and joy.
What are your thoughts on how gratitude has impacted your spiritual journey?
Putting Faith into Action
Finally, one of the most rewarding habits that builds spiritual strength is serving others. Serving is not just a good deed—it is a form of worship that honors God and deepens our relationship with Him. The principle here is clear: faith in action is foundational to spiritual growth.
As sons and daughters of God, we are called to serve as Jesus, the Son, selflessly and with love. This could be volunteering, encouraging a friend, or simply showing kindness to a stranger. Such Christ-like service stands in stark contrast to the depraved way of treating young girls or exploiting others, reminding us of the importance of following the example of the Son.
The Bible reminds us that faith without action is dead. When we serve, we become God’s hands and feet in the world. This active faith is one of the most fulfilling Christian routines, making our belief tangible and real.
A Life Built on Strong Habits
35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.--Hebrews 10:35-36
Building spiritual strength is a daily journey, and lives can be truly transformed by developing intentional spiritual habits. These habits are not just for one moment—they help us through different seasons of life, whether times of joy or struggle.
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Forming these habits is easy to start and becomes even easier with practice, especially when we remember inspirational quotes that motivate us to keep going. Stories of overcoming challenges, such as substance addictions, are sometimes shared together under a single cover to inspire others on their journey. By adding these Christian routines to your life, you will grow closer to Christ and find a peace that surpasses all understanding. Your faith will become an unshakable foundation for your life.
...and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.--1 Timothy 4:7
Ready to be inspired by an incredible true story of faith and strength? In An Almighty God? Get Serious! and Trophies of Grace, authors Darlene Lamoureux and Karen Hanson, share their powerful journeys of how God showed up in their darkest moments.