The Plunge: Our Spiritual State

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Welcome to The Plunge, your daily dive into Christian Wellness.

Today, we’re focusing on our spiritual state.

Spiritual health matters. Like exercise for the body or mindfulness for the mind, you’ve got to work on your soul. It impacts everything—how you connect with God, your mental toughness, and ride life’s highs and lows.

You need to anchor yourself. Prayer, fasting, worship—these are your tools. They’re what keep you grounded in God’s truth. They guide you through the good and, more importantly, through the bad.

Prayer: It’s your lifeline to God. Direct access. You talk, He listens. It’s how you get peace and direction. If Jesus made time for it (Luke 5:16), you should too.

Fasting: This strips away the distractions. It puts the focus on God and says, "You matter more than my physical needs."

Worship: It’s not just for Sunday. It’s a daily habit. Praise through music, scripture, or service shifts your focus from you to Him. And that changes everything.

Faith isn’t just something you believe in—it’s something you do. “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:17). You’ve got to live it. When your spiritual life is on point, peace and joy start showing up, even when life’s falling apart. Renewal happens in the quiet moments—prayer, scripture, and reflection (Psalm 23:3).

You’re going to have both highs and lows. Some days, God feels close. Other days, He feels distant. That’s normal. The trick is to keep going when you’re in the valley. Keep praying. Keep seeking. Growth happens in silence. When the highs hit, soak it up. Use that momentum to push forward. Remember, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31).

Get your spiritual state right, and good things happen. Galatians 5:22-23 calls them the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, and the rest. Peace comes from handing your worries over to God. Joy? It’s deeper than happiness. It’s rooted in God, not your circumstances.

Here are some practical steps you can take to strengthen your spiritual state:

Pray every day. Make it a habit. Morning, night—whenever works. But do it.

Practice gratitude. Stop. Reflect. Thank God for the good. It shifts your focus from what’s wrong to what’s right.

Worship often. Doesn’t have to be a full-blown service. Music, scripture, service—find your way to praise Him daily.

Read the Word. Dive in. Let scripture guide you.

Reflection:

Where’s your spiritual state right now? What needs work?

What discipline keeps you most connected to God?

How can you bring more worship and gratitude into your daily routine?

Application:

This week, pick one discipline—prayer, scripture, or worship—and focus on it. Watch how it changes your connection with God and your overall well-being.

Keep your spiritual state healthy. It’s the key to experiencing God’s peace and joy, no matter the season. Seek Him every day, and He will keep renewing your soul.

Thanks for reading. As always, in Christ, engage, adapt, and overcome.

- Remy Sharpe