If you’re feeling discouraged, tired, broke, sick, or uncertain right now, you’re not alone. Life can be incredibly hard, and sometimes it feels like nothing is going the way you want. But you are not abandoned. Christ is with you, even in the darkest moments. If you’re struggling to find your way, remember that the Christian life isn’t about having all the answers or feeling perfect all the time—it’s about walking with Jesus through it all.

The challenges of following Christ aren’t always easy to navigate. There will be seasons when you feel weighed down, like you can’t catch a break. But there’s also hope and reward in knowing that Jesus walks beside you in every moment. He understands your struggles and promises to be your strength when you’re weak. In the midst of your uncertainty, His love never fails.

So how can you navigate life with Christ, especially when you’re feeling worn out? Here are some ideas to help you draw closer to Him:

1. Pray with intention. If you haven’t already, make prayer a regular part of your day. Start by talking to God about everything—your struggles, your pain, your dreams, and even your doubts. He’s not afraid of your honesty. But here’s something important: after you pray, make space to listen. Often, we focus so much on talking that we forget to listen. God speaks to us in quiet moments, through His Word, and in the stillness of our hearts. Take time to hear what He’s saying to you.
2. Start a spiritual toolbox. Think of it like a collection of resources to help you through life’s challenges. It can include Bible verses that bring you peace, worship songs that lift your spirit, or journals where you pour out your thoughts and prayers. You can add books that inspire you, podcasts that remind you of God’s truth, and even small reminders of God’s faithfulness—like a cross, a scripture card, or a prayer journal. When you feel down, reach for something from your spiritual toolbox. Let it encourage you and remind you that God is still with you.
3. Remember that life with Christ is a journey. There will be highs and lows. There will be moments when you feel full of faith and others when you struggle. But through it all, God is using each moment to shape you into the person He created you to be. Take comfort in knowing that Jesus understands what you’re going through, and He is walking with you.

You don’t have to have it all figured out today. You don’t have to be perfect. Just keep moving forward, one step at a time, with Christ by your side.

If you’re unsure how to take the next step or need more encouragement, we would love for you to listen to the short audio below in which Geneva and Antoine and Genevera talks about learning how to navigate life with Christ. It might help you find your footing and remind you that, no matter where you are, Christ is with you.

Keep going, and know that you’re not alone.