One of the most remarkable journeys in life to observe is that of a baby learning to walk. It's filled with perseverance, trial, and error. Picture a little one holding onto a table, taking their first wobbly steps, only to tumble down and try again. It's a cycle of standing, taking steps, and falling that continues relentlessly until they become steady on their feet.
Now, imagine applying this "baby mindset" to your faith journey. What if we approached our walk with faith just as these determined little toddlers approach walking? What if we embraced mistakes and failures as integral parts of our growth in faith?
In faith, as in walking, the journey often begins with tentative steps. We stand up, fueled by a desire to move forward in our relationship with God. We might take a step of trust, but then stumble, perhaps due to doubt or fear. Instead of being discouraged, let's remember that each fall is an opportunity to stand up stronger.
Babies don't beat themselves up for falling down. They simply get back up and try again. In our faith journey, we must learn to embrace our mistakes and failures. These moments of stumbling are not signs of weakness but opportunities for growth. It's through our missteps that we gain a deeper understanding of our faith.
Just as babies eventually become confident walkers through relentless determination, we too can learn to walk in faith by accepting that falling down is part of the process. To succeed more in our faith, we must be willing to fail more. The great author Robert Kiyosaki suggests that to succeed as fast as possible, we should fail as fast as possible. Apply this wisdom to your faith journey. Embrace your falls and view them as stepping stones to a stronger, deeper faith.
Adopting a "baby mindset" in our faith journey means not fearing failure but welcoming it as a teacher. Like a baby learning to walk, we stand up, take steps, and, yes, fall down repeatedly. But through this process, we become strong and confident walkers of faith, ready to embrace the path God has set before us. So, don't be afraid to fall; be eager to rise again and keep walking in faith.
The Story
Jim didn't know where to start. He knew Christ, but didn't feel like he was growing. He went to church, served on committees, and sang in the choir. Truth be told, however, he was just doing church. He knew there had to be more.
The Problem
Jim's problem is common. For so many of us, being faithful means going to church and serving on whatever committee they asked us to do. Unfortunately, just church doesn't fulfill us. We need more.
The Solution
For Jim, the solution was found in listening to what he knew the Holy Spirit was saying to him--"There is more." So Jim stopped doing what others wanted him to do and started doing what Jesus was calling him to do.
The Results
When Jim followed the passion God placed within him, he began to experience joy, peace, and happiness. Finally, he was excited about Jesus, and he experienced spiritual growth like he knew existed.
If you want to know more about living into the faith you know is possible, check out The Faith Principles. It's a step-by-step guide to following what you know in your heart.