From Going Through the Motions to That New Christian Glow

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Have you ever watched a new Christian, fresh in their faith, glowing with excitement and joy, and felt a twinge of envy? They can’t stop talking about what God has done in their lives. There’s a lightness to them. A glow. A renewed sense of purpose.

And maybe, if you’re like me, you’ve sat back and wondered, “I’ve been a Christian my whole life. Why don’t I have that anymore? What’s wrong with me?”

Today, I want to talk about how I went from that dull, worn-out “faith on autopilot” to rediscovering the new Christian glow—even after decades of walking with God. Because the truth is, “Me Again, God” isn’t just about people coming to Him for the first time. It’s about those of us who thought we knew Him, but realized we were missing the fullness of the relationship all along.

The Quiet Drift

I was born into a Christian family. I’ve never known a life without God. And while that sounds like a blessing—and it is—I sometimes saw it as a disadvantage.

I never had that big conversion moment. I didn’t get the before-and-after miracle story. What I got was routine. Church. Prayer. The same rhythms on repeat.

But somewhere along the way, I became spiritually numb. Life turned into one big cycle: wake up, work, dinner, sleep, repeat. I wasn’t burning with passion. I wasn’t living in joy. I was tired.

My ex-husband didn’t support church. I sat alone in the pew. My prayers became shallow. Conversations with God felt like voicemails—no expectation of a call back. And deep down, I knew I wasn’t radiating the love and light I was created for.

The Hiding Season

After my divorce, the guilt hit hard. I felt like I failed my children, my family, and most of all, my God.

I made a decision—I was done. Done with relationships. Done chasing dreams. Done trying to do it all right. I’d just work my job, live quietly, and disappear into the background.

But of course, God had other plans.

He never left. He waited. He stood back—patient, gentle, steady—until I was ready to come home again.

And when I finally stopped running and started praying again—not out of routine, but from the depths of my soul—things began to shift.

The Unexpected Renewal

Jason entered my life and brought with him something I hadn’t experienced in a long time—faith that was alive.

We both were in a season of needing revival. We shared our struggles. We cried and laughed and started seeing blessings where we once only saw burdens. Church became something we did together. We even made a tradition of visiting churches while on vacation.

In the quiet, without chaos, something began to bloom again. I prayed more. I read more. God’s voice grew louder. His presence felt nearer. And for the first time in years, I felt that glow.

Doors opened. Opportunities came. Peace replaced exhaustion. And then something miraculous happened—I wrote my first book. Not just scribbled down ideas—I wrote and published Boundaries, Not Barriers. Then came The Cost of Her Crown. And then came this podcast.

It all started when I stopped pushing and started surrendering.

When God's Voice Becomes Clear

God’s voice didn’t sound like thunder. It came in clarity. In peace. In wisdom I hadn’t had before.

I learned that boundaries weren’t selfish—they were sacred. I stopped feeling guilty for protecting my peace. I started honoring the space God needed to work in me.

And He did.

He took years of scribbled journals, broken plans, and tired days—and turned them into purpose. Into books. Into joy.

Prayer Became the Priority

Gone were the hollow prayers.

Now? Prayer is my favorite part of the day.

It’s where I breathe.It’s where I cry.It’s where I ask.It’s where I listen.

My conversations with God aren’t fancy. They’re real. Honest. Ongoing. Sometimes I even catch myself saying, “Oh wait, one more thing...” just like I’m talking to a friend who knows me better than I know myself.

Because He does.

And no matter how long I’d been gone, He welcomed me back every single time.

For the Lifelong Believers

If you’ve been a Christian your whole life, this part is for you.

You’re not broken.You’re not late.You’re not boring.

Peter denied Jesus three times. David cried out in dry seasons. The church in Ephesus forgot their first love.

You’re in good company.

But just like them, you can return to the fire, the joy, the glow. You can experience renewal no matter how long you’ve been walking with Him.

Practical Steps to Reignite Your Faith

Here’s what helped me:

• Pray real prayers. No filters. No fancy words. Just honesty.

• Stop controlling everything. Surrender brings peace.

• Surround yourself with people excited about Jesus. That fire is contagious.

• Try new ways to connect with God. New churches. New translations. New worship music.

• Be patient. Renewal is a process. But it’s worth every step.

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That Glow? It’s For You Too.

This new Christian glow—it’s not reserved for those fresh off the altar call.

It’s for you. Right now. In the middle of your faith fatigue. In the middle of your “I’m still trying.” In the mess, in the waiting, in the wondering.

When you come back with an open heart, God meets you with open arms. And the light that shines from that kind of return? It’s undeniable.

Jason and I see it daily. In the way we speak. In the way we love. In the way we recognize God in the smallest details.

It’s never too late for your spark to return.

And when it does… everyone will notice. Because it’s the kind of light that comes from Him alone.

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• Spiritual Renewal

• Lifelong Faith

• Prayer Life

• Christian Glow

• Boundaries and Faith

• Faith After Divorce

• Growing in God

• Legacy Christians

• Faith Journey

• Reconnecting with God