How to Keep Your Faith Alive
- Tony Simpkins
- Jul 28
- 3 min read
5 Ways to Stay Spiritually Fresh Every Day
Do you ever feel like your faith has gone stale?
Maybe you’re still showing up, still saying the right things — but deep down, your passion for God feels distant. If that’s you, you’re not alone. Even the strongest believers experience seasons of spiritual dryness.
The good news? Faith can be refreshed.
But it doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by intention — and sometimes, by fight.
🙏 Why Your Faith Feels Stale
The Bible shows us that spiritual vitality fades when we stop pursuing God daily.
In Joshua 24, the people boldly declare, “We will serve the Lord!”
But in 1 Kings 18, generations later, their descendants are silent when Elijah asks, “If the Lord is God, follow Him.”
What changed?
They stopped fighting to stay spiritually fresh. They became comfortable, distracted, and spiritually paralyzed.
✨ What It Means to Stay Spiritually Fresh
To be spiritually fresh means:
You're connected to God daily.
Your worship is authentic, not automatic.
Your faith is alive and active, not just routine.
Just like bread, faith needs to be gathered fresh each day. You can’t live today off yesterday’s passion.
🛠 How to keep your faith alive
1. Pursue Daily Bread (God’s Word)
“Give us this day our daily bread.” – Matthew 6:11
Set aside time each day to read Scripture — even if it’s just a few verses. God’s Word feeds your spirit and renews your mind.
If you’re feeling spiritually stuck, this is the best place to begin.
2. Renew Your Surrender
“Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice…” – Romans 12:1
Faith thrives when you daily offer yourself to God. A simple prayer of surrender can realign your heart and open you to His direction.
3. Worship Through the Hard Days
“I will bless the Lord at all times…” – Psalm 34:1
Don’t wait to feel it — choose to worship. Whether you're on the mountain or in the valley, praise keeps your faith from growing cold.
4. Let Go of Modern Idols
“Choose this day whom you will serve…” – Joshua 24:15
Anything that comes between you and God — success, comfort, entertainment, even good things — can become an idol. Staying fresh means courageously cutting off distractions that compete for your heart.
5. Stay Connected to Faith-Building Community
“Let us encourage one another…” – Hebrews 10:25
Isolation is a fast track to spiritual stagnation. Join a small group. Serve on a team. Walk with people who stir up your faith, not drain it.
💬 Final Thought: Freshness is a Fight
Staying spiritually fresh doesn’t mean you’ll always feel inspired — but it does mean you’re intentional. When life gets overwhelming, don't settle for stale faith. Fight for fresh encounters with God. He’s always ready to meet you.
💡 “Without daily renewal, yesterday’s commitments become today’s complacency.”
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📥 Want More?
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