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Starting your journey with Christ is a lot like a baby learning to walk. At first, every step may feel wobbly or uncertain, and you may find yourself falling or struggling to stay steady. But just like a child learning to walk, each stumble is followed by a determination to try again. And each time you get back up, you’re strengthening your faith, growing more confident in God’s love and guidance.

With each step, you’ll find a firmer foundation, knowing that God is holding you up, just as a parent encourages and supports a child. Here are some practical ways to begin this journey and keep growing in faith, no matter how many times you feel like you may fall.

5 Steps to Strengthen Your Walk with Christ

  1. Embrace Daily Prayer
    Think of prayer as those early baby steps—it may feel unfamiliar at first, but with each conversation with God, it becomes more natural. Start small, maybe a short prayer in the morning or gratitude before bed, just as a child starts with a few steps before walking confidently.

  2. Engage with Scripture
    As a child needs nourishing food to grow strong, engaging with the Bible feeds your spirit. Begin with a gospel, such as John, where you can learn about Jesus’ life and teachings. Take it slowly, savoring each verse, and let it guide you one step at a time.

  3. Find a Faith Community
    Surrounding yourself with other believers is like having family support as you grow. Just as a child learns by watching and mimicking those around them, being in a church community lets you learn from others’ experiences, building your confidence and understanding.

  4. Practice Forgiveness
    Forgiving can feel as challenging as learning to balance—it’s difficult at first, but it frees you to walk more easily. Each time you let go of hurt, it’s like releasing a weight that allows you to move forward, just as a child learns to balance without fear of falling.

  5. Serve Others
    Serving others is like stretching out a hand to help others who may be stumbling. Just as a child offers their hand to steady a friend, small acts of kindness and service allow you to live out your faith and create a ripple effect of love around you.

Reflective Questions

  1. What steps can I take today to grow closer to God, even if they feel small?
  2. When I stumble or struggle, how can I remind myself to get back up and keep moving forward?
  3. How can I use the lessons I’m learning to help others along their journey?

Just like a child who learns to walk by trying again and again, your faith will grow stronger with each step. Trust that God is there to lift you up and steady you, and keep moving forward, knowing you are never walking alone.