Here AT THE CROSSROADS, I seek to connect FAITH + LIFE in authentic and meaningful ways. I recognize that no matter where anyone is on the path, we are all on a spiritual journey.
- Some of us are just beginning the journey to know and follow God.
- Many may have wandered off the road and are trying to find their way back.
- And still, others are committed followers who are seeking to grow deeper in their faith.
Asking for directions, setting spiritual goals, and following God’s path are steps God tells us to take to discover the right route for our souls:
Go stand at the crossroads and look around.
Ask for directions to the old road,
The tried-and-true road. Then take it.
Discover the right route for your souls.”
Jeremiah 6:16 (The Message)
READY TO GET STARTED?
So, if you are ready to determine where you are, let me help you take the next right step to grow spiritually no matter where you are in your faith journey.
6 Steps to Improve Your Faith Journey
- Step 1: Connect with God
- Step 2: Conquer Fear with Faith
- Step 3: Commit to Daily Practice
- Step 4: Cultivate Accountability
- Step 5: Continue Despite Setbacks
- Step 6: Celebrate Growth
STEP 1: CONNECT WITH GOD
Stuck and struggling with where to begin? The first and most important step
in any spiritual growth plan is to connect to the source. Jesus tells us that he is the
vine and we are the branches and that the only way we can produce healthy fruit is
to abide in Him (John 15:4-5). We cannot achieve spiritual growth on our own; we
must allow God to work in and through us to transform and renew our souls. Stuck at a Crossroads? Learn How to Connect with God
STEP 2: CONQUER FEAR WITH FAITH
Uncertain of the next step and afraid of failing? Any time we begin a new journey, it is the obstacles, roadblocks, and detours that can bring doubt and discouragement. One of the obstacles we must overcome when we set out to achieve any goal is the fear of failure. Choosing to place our faith in God and not ourselves provides the freedom to pursue our spiritual goals without fear (Philippians 4:13).
STEP 3: COMMIT TO DAILY PRACTICE
Looking for tools to help you develop healthy habits? As with any goal-setting plan, daily and repeated practice is necessary to make progress. The outcome of spiritual growth is to become more and more like Christ, which develops as we move from thought to action to habit. Learn How to Have a Daily Quiet Time with God.
STEP 4: CULTIVATE COMMUNITY & ACCOUNTABILITY
Feeling disconnected and looking for support? God created us for connection and community. Find fellow believers who can not only support and encourage you but who can keep you accountable and offer wisdom, guidance, and prayer. As you grow and mature, you can offer this to others as well (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Learn the 3 Ways to Find Women of Connection.
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STEP 5: CONTINUE DESPITE SETBACKS
Going through a dry season of doubt and discouragement? Perseverance and progress are the goals…not perfection! There will be setbacks: times you feel disconnected from God, dry seasons where you feel apathetic, or persistent battles with sin that leave you broken and bruised. We need to press on, knowing that God is faithful and will continue to carry us as we pursue Him (Philippians 3:13-14).
See how the Wilderness Wisdom Cards can encourage you!
STEP 6: CELEBRATE GROWTH
Wanting to share your story of God’s faithfulness? It is so important to take the time to look back and see what God has done in your life. Go back to those initial reasons for why you desired to go deeper with God and grow spiritually. Celebrate what you have learned about God through His Word, how you have experienced more love, joy, and peace, and ways you have seen God move in your relationships.
Contact me to ask a question, share your story, or just connect!