In a fast-moving world, it’s easy to get busy and distracted, and sometimes God can get pushed outside of the lines. Unless we are mindful and proactive about weaving Him in, life can have a way of taking over.

Making space for God habitually helps ensure that He remains central to our life and our framework. Seven is a godly number of completion and order, so here are seven simple things we can do to put God and Jesus into our day.

Sometimes it’s the obvious things that we miss, so if you need a re-frame or a re-set, here we go…

1. Praise Him in the morning

We are wired for praise, did you know that? I recently read about how praise can help renew pathways in the brain and create new ones, so what a great way to start the day.

Praise Him outwardly for something in your life. It sets a positive mental attitude and reminds the devil that you are not vulnerable in the area of gratefulness. Praise is a joy and strength to your bones.

2. Thank Him for your food at meal times

Fast food! Takeaways! Grab and go! Eating on the hoof! All good reasons, or excuses, not to get into the daily habit of thanking God for our food.

Life is certainly more about convenience these days, but remembering this simple habit keeps us connected to God through the busyness. Pause, give thanks and ask God to bless your food before you eat.

3. Put on the armour of God at the beginning of your day

Ephesians 6:11 is your reference here. It doesn’t have to take long, but since this is a biblical principle, it is wise to take heed.

As you go through each piece of the armour, make it a prayer, not a dress-up, but a way of getting spiritually girded at the start of your day. I do mine on my way to work, making this my focus instead of other competing thoughts for the morning.

4. Read the Bible, a devotional or check in with a Bible app every day

Let’s be real, not everyone factors in Bible reading every day. Sometimes lifestyle constraints are confining. Yet that opportunity for God to speak to you through His Word is so important.

When time is tight, there’s still a Bible touchpoint for everyone. Get a Bible app on your phone and take even two minutes during your day to get spiritually fed. A memory verse, a micro sermon, something that keeps you topped up on the go! His Word is truth and life.

5. Give thanks for blessings and answered prayers

Remember the story of the ten lepers who were healed, but only one returned to give thanks in Luke 17?

Let’s not be like the nine who didn’t return. Be mindful of your blessings, grateful for answered prayer and stay in appreciative communication with God as you go about your day. Even if it means talking to Him out loud.

Say it! Pray it!

6. Play worship, praise or gospel music

Preaching to the converted here, I know, but music is a powerful tool. It’s a weapon. A healing aid. A balm. A room cleaner. Spirit food. A heavenly invitation, and so much more!

It’s not just about listening to good music that pleases us. It’s about changing the atmosphere, inviting the Holy Ghost and feeding your spirit. The name of Jesus can break chains!

Feel the groove, let the Spirit move!

7. Offload your cares before sleep

Listen up, lovely people. I am someone who has been through a lot of life’s storms and extreme trauma, and I can tell you first-hand the impact of carrying emotional burdens.

As part of your self-care routine, unload your burdens at the cross of Jesus every night. Don’t carry unwanted soul baggage into your sleep. Drop it off, unload your cares and allow the exchange of burdens for peace to take place.

These seven habits are simple things that can establish good faith-walk protocol. They’re not the be-all and end-all, but they are valuable threads to weave into your daily tapestry.

Use them in the good times, remember them in the tough times and share them with others who may need some daily spiritual care.

Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. We have God’s Word, so stay close to Him and invest in the relationship that counts above all others.

Just seven simple things, but they really matter and can make a difference. Set yourself a challenge and check back in after a month to see how you’re doing.

This is how great faith-walks begin!