Small habits can create distance between you and God without you realizing it. Here, with a hat tip for the idea/structure to @pdxruvim, I’ll highlight ten subtle ways this happens, and connect them to scripture verses for further study.
1: Forgetting Prayer
“Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
When you stop communicating with God, your connection to Him weakens.
2: Avoiding Scripture
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105
Without regular time in God’s Word, it’s easy to lose focus and be led astray.
3: Too Much Pessimism
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble… think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8
Dwelling on fear, doubt, and negative thoughts can rob you of peace and trust in God.
4: Justifying Sinful Choices
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” – Galatians 6:7
Making excuses for “small” sins gradually dulls your spiritual awareness.
5: Filling Your Life with Distractions
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
An overloaded schedule leaves little room to seek God and rest in His presence.
6: Measuring Yourself Against Others
“Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone.” – Galatians 6:4
Comparing your journey to someone else’s shifts your focus away from God’s plan for you.
7: Ignoring the Holy Spirit’s Nudges
“Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” – Hebrews 3:15
Pushing away conviction makes it harder to recognize God’s voice in your life.
8: Distancing Yourself from Other Believers
“Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another.” – Hebrews 10:25
Without a strong Christian community, your faith can weaken, and struggles can feel heavier. We can’t do this alone. We need community.
9: Chasing Worldy Success
“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” – Mark 8:36
Prioritizing wealth, status, social media, over God will never bring true fulfillment.
10: Becoming Passive in Your Faith
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” – James 1:22
Faith isn’t meant to be passive—without intentional pursuit, you slowly drift away. You must put the word of God into action.
