5 Habits That Help You Become a Better Follower of Jesus
What daily habits can actually build spiritual strength in a Christian man?
Spiritually strong men aren’t born — they’re built through simple habits practiced daily.
In this episode, we look at 5 habits that help men grow stronger as followers of Jesus—not through hype, but through consistency.
Spiritual Strength Is Built Like Physical Strength
Think about training in the gym.
You don’t get strong from one massive workout.
You get strong from consistent reps—showing up day after day and doing the work.
The barbell doesn’t care how emotional you feel.
The weights don’t move because you have good intentions.
Growth happens because you show up—again and again.
Following Jesus works the same way. Spiritual strength comes from simple, repeated habits, not motivation, feelings, or willpower.
5 Habits That Build a Strong Follower of Jesus
1 — The Habit of Daily Scripture
A man who feeds on truth stands firm.
Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15).
Why it matters:
God’s Word must be non-negotiable. You wouldn’t skip meals and expect to be strong—don’t skip your spiritual food.
Practical:
One chapter or one minute—consistency is the goal.
If you want to grow as a follower of Jesus, this habit matters more than almost any other.
2 — The Habit of Real Prayer
For many men, prayer feels awkward or difficult.
But prayer isn’t performance—it’s dependence.
Christianity isn’t self-reliance; it’s staying connected to Christ.
Think of a lamp. It only works when it’s plugged in.
Prayer is how you stay connected to the power source.
Practical:
Start small, but commit to plugging into Christ daily.
3 — Schedule Silence (and Protect It)
Most men think growth comes from doing more. Silence feels unproductive.
Why it matters:
Silence trains you to listen instead of react. Jesus regularly withdrew to quiet places to pray.
Practical:
Schedule 5–10 minutes of silence.
No Bible. No phone. No music.
Ask one question: “Lord, what are You trying to show me?”
4 — Confess Early, Not Just When You’re Caught
Many men confess only after failure becomes obvious.
Why it matters:
Big failures usually begin with small compromises that go unchecked.
Practical:
Confess temptation, not just behavior.
Tell one trusted brother when you feel yourself drifting—before you fall.
5 — Practice Obedience in Small Things
Men want big callings and visible impact, but growth begins small.
Jesus said faithfulness in little leads to faithfulness in much.
Practical:
Obey the nudge to apologize, speak truth, or serve—immediately.
Do the right thing even when no one notices.
Measure faithfulness, not outcomes. Consistency matters more than intensity.
Final Recap
1 — Daily Scripture
2 — Real Prayer
3 — Scheduled Silence
4 — Early Confession
5 — Small Obedience
Spiritual strength is built through daily reps. You have to show up and do the work.
This Week’s Challenge
Choose one habit and practice it daily for one week.
When it becomes natural, add the next. Resist trying to change everything at once.
Want Help Building These Habits?
I created a step-by-step program called Training For Change to help
Christian men build better habits and break the ones holding them back.
