How to Be a Better Christian: Practical Steps to Grow in Faith

May 1 / Evan Lee
In a world filled with distractions and pressures, many believers find themselves asking, "How can I be a better Christian?" This desire to grow in faith and live a life that reflects Jesus is a sign of a healthy spiritual hunger. The good news is that God equips us to grow. Here are some practical steps to grow in faith and become the person God has called you to be.

1. Prioritize Daily Christian Practices

One of the foundational ways to experience Christian spiritual growth is through daily habits that draw you closer to God. These include prayer, reading the Bible, worship, and quiet time for reflection. These daily Christian practices help shape your thoughts and actions, giving you the strength to navigate life’s challenges with grace and peace.

2. Strengthen Your Relationship with God

Growing in your faith means going deeper in your relationship with God. Just like any relationship, this takes time, intentionality, and communication. Spend time in prayer not only to make requests but to listen. Worship with sincerity and gratitude. The more you lean into His presence, the more you'll experience true transformation and strengthen your relationship with God.

3. Embrace Christian Discipleship Tips

Becoming a better Christian isn't just about learning more; it's about living more like Christ. Seek out mentors, pastors, or discipleship groups that can guide you in your journey. Solid Christian discipleship tips—like accountability, confession, and spiritual encouragement—can accelerate your Christian spiritual growth and help you stay rooted.

4. Live a Christ-Centered Life

To live a Christ-centered life means placing Jesus at the center of every decision, relationship, and goal. This involves surrendering your will to God's and aligning your values with Scripture. As you begin developing a Christian mindset, you’ll find that your priorities shift from worldly success to eternal significance.

5. Practice What You Learn

Knowledge without action is incomplete. To truly be transformed, you must put your faith into practice. Serve others, forgive quickly, love unconditionally, and share the gospel. These actions are vital for improving your Christian life and making a lasting impact on those around you.

6. Deepen Your Faith Through Trials

Finally, remember that deepening your faith often happens through trials. God uses challenges to refine your character and draw you closer to Him. Don’t avoid difficulty—embrace it as a tool God uses to build endurance, compassion, and trust.

Becoming a better Christian isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. By building consistent spiritual habits, seeking discipleship, and developing a Christian mindset, you’ll begin improving your Christian life in ways that are both powerful and sustainable. Trust God with the process, and He will lead you every step of the way.

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Meet the blogger

Evan Lee

Evan is a digital marketing agency owner who partners with Churches and Christian organizations to help spread the good news of Jesus Christ through digital marketing. Evan has 10+ years of digital marketing experience and utilizes high performance based marketing tactics to grow businesses of all sizes. He was raised in Naples, Florida in a Christian household growing up. He has been on many mission trips all across Europe and Mexico and he also speaks as an adjunct digital marketing professor at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.
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