As we move into 2025, it’s a good time to reflect on our spiritual journeys and set new goals for growing our faith. The new year seems like a good time to rededicate our lives to the Lord, and It’s a good time to set new goals and make every effort to live our faith better than the year before, deepening our relationship with the Lord. Here are 6 ways to improve your walk with the Lord in 2025.

6 Ways to Improve Your Walk with the Lord in 2025

1. Pray every day.

Through prayer, we can communicate directly with God. We should begin our prayers by praising God for who He is and thanking Him for what He has already done in our lives. Then, we can express our thoughts, ask for guidance, and build our relationship with the Lord through prayer. Setting aside time for prayer every day helps us develop a habit of daily communion with God, fostering spiritual growth. Consider keeping a written prayer journal so you can track your prayers and how God answers those prayers. Remember, He doesn’t always say, “Yes.” Sometimes, He answers with “No” or “Wait.” Learn to trust God’s perfect timing when He tells you to wait. His timing is always perfect.

2. Read the Bible every day.

Someone once told me that the Bible is God’s love letter to His people. In His Word, we find the answers to our spiritual questions. The Bible is like a roadmap for life. It is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and instructions for living a Godly life. Make one of your goals for 2025 to read the Bible every day. You can follow a plan someone else has outlined for you. Maybe your pastor has a good daily Bible reading plan he can share with you.

The YouVersion Bible App is a good app for choosing short Bible studies that each last a few days or perhaps a week or two. You could start by reading the books of the Bible. Start with one of the gospels, preferably the book of John, and go from there. Find a small group at your church to join. You’ll not only enjoy studying the Bible with others, but you’ll also build relationships that will last a lifetime. Studying the Bible helps us face life’s challenges, especially if we commit to memorizing Bible verses.

Try to read the Bible all the way through. Every verse can have a powerful impact on our lives.

3. Nurture a heart of worship.

You might think worship is simply going to church, singing hymns, and listening to a sermon. Those things are part of our worship experience, but it doesn’t stop there. Worship is also a lifestyle that honors God in all we do. We aren’t perfect, and God knows that, but we should strive each day to worship God more fully than the day before. We worship God by going to church, singing, studying His Word, and making our lives a continuous offering to God, reflecting Him to those around us. Someone recently asked, “When someone encounters you, do they encounter God too.”

Do they?

4. Serve others.

When we serve others, we serve God. Look for ways to serve others in your church, in your community, and even in your own family. Volunteering your time and resources helps draw you closer to Jesus and deepen your relationship with Him. He came to serve.

5. Find community.

Earlier, I mentioned finding a small group at your church to study the Bible. We were not made for seclusion. We were made for community. Spiritual growth often flourishes in community. In 2025, prioritize fellowship with fellow believers. Surround yourself with people who will encourage you, pray for you, and hold you accountable.

6. Reflect and renew daily.

Take time each day to reflect on your spiritual growth. Take a good look at where you’ve been and where you want to go spiritually. Set spiritual goals and ask God to help you reach them.

Through prayer, scripture, worship, service, community, and reflection, we can embrace this new year and strive daily to deepen our walk with the Lord. As our walk with the Lord deepens, our lives will transform us so His light shines into the world around us.

Happy New Year!

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