Faith Habits That Keep Us Focused on God

Did you know that consistency is a trait that describes our God? 

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever." —Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)

The word consistency is said of something that is harmonious, constant, and does not contradict itself. Through the example of Jesus, we learn that we can be consistent in our habits of faith, such as prayer and Bible reading. These practices allow us to stay focused on God.

Let's take a closer look at what these habits are and how we can practice them to be consistent in our relationship with God.

Faith Habits That Keep Us Focused on God

1. Prayer

Prayer is the opportunity given to us by God, through Jesus, to communicate with Him. The Bible teaches us that we can talk to God in different ways. Some examples are:

• Singing praises of gratitude to Him, as Mary did in Luke 1:46-55

• Praying God’s Word verbatim, such as Psalm 23

• Asking for His wisdom when we are in need

• Writing God a letter asking for His forgiveness

• Interceding for our family, friends, and other people we know and meet

Likewise, in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Paul invites us to "pray continually." This will help us to:

• Keep our thoughts on God and the things that please Him, far from the distractions and temptations of everyday life, as we are taught in Philippians 4:8.

• Learn to distinguish the voice of the Holy Spirit from other voices such as our own. 

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." —Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

2. Bible Reading and Studying

Reading and studying the Bible help us get to know God. Through the different Bible stories, we learn about His character, what we can expect from Him, and what He expects from us as His children. In Joshua 1:8, the people of Israel are urged to read God's Word consistently, to keep it in mind at all times, and to memorize it.

Similarly, when we study the Bible, we learn how to deal with different situations in everyday life, such as:

• Forgiving our brothers and sisters, as Joseph did after his brothers sold him into slavery (Genesis 37-50)

• Managing a situation where a brother or sister in Christ has hurt us, as Jesus teaches us in Matthew 18:15-17

"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful." —Joshua 1:8 (NIV)

Final Words 

By praying, reading, and studying the Bible, we remain consistent in our faith. These habits help us stay focused on God despite the distractions and temptations we face daily.

Take a Leap of Faith

Jesus knew the Scriptures and prayed to His Father consistently. By doing this, He remained focused on God and on the task He had been sent to accomplish: to save us! We invite you to read and meditate on the following Bible passages for encouragement to stay focused on God:

• Daniel 6:1–28 — Daniel prays despite a law forbidding it

• Matthew 14:23 — Jesus withdraws to pray

• Matthew 26:36–46 — Jesus prays in Gethsemane

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Meet Our Guest Writer

My name is Alexandra Reyes and I live on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I’ve been given the gift of being the wife of a man that loves God passionately, and the mom of two amazing kids. Ever since I was a child, writing became a way to organize my thoughts and has given me the chance to share with others how I experience life.

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