More Than A Moment

What a wonderful and powerful weekend EYC was. There’s something special about being surrounded by thousands of believers, singing together, hearing God’s Word preached, and watching hearts respond. Events like that can give us a real spiritual high—our faith feels strong, our focus feels clear, and we come home fired up to live differently.

But if we’re honest, that fire can start to fade once we get back into normal life. School starts back. Work piles up. The routine returns. And before long, what felt so strong in that moment can feel distant. In a way, it’s a lot like the New Year. We start January with big goals and good intentions—then life hits, and those resolutions can fizzle out just as quickly.

That’s why what we do after the moment matters.

In 1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul says, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…” The key word is steadfast. Not perfect. Not always fired up. But faithful. Consistent. Rooted.

God often uses big moments to wake us up, but He grows us through the ordinary days where we keep showing up—where we keep praying, keep worshiping, keep opening our Bibles, and keep serving even when it’s inconvenient. Spiritual growth is rarely one dramatic leap: it’s usually a lot of small steps taken overtime.

So here’s my encouragement this week: don’t let what God stirred in you fade into the background. Hold on to it. Build on it. Let it turn into habits. Let it shape your home. Let it strengthen your faith.

New year. Same faithful God. Let’s walk with Him—steadily and on purpose.

Always remember—you are loved.

Eric

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