Spring has always carried a sense of renewal. As the days grow longer and the air feels lighter, many of us feel the urge to open the windows, clear out the clutter, and start fresh. Closets are cleaned, rooms are reorganized, and spaces that felt heavy begin to feel new again.
Easter has just passed—a time to celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the new life we have in Him. But now that the celebrations are over, it’s worth asking: what about our hearts?
Just like our homes, our lives can become busy, cluttered, and even a little messy. Schedules fill up, distractions creep in, and before we realize it, our time with God becomes inconsistent or pushed aside altogether. The intention is still there, but the focus isn’t.
Spring cleaning isn’t just about the spaces we inhabit. It can also be an invitation to pause and reevaluate what’s happening within our hearts.
This season offers a quiet opportunity to reset—to take an honest look at our spiritual rhythms and ask where we may have drifted. Not out of guilt, but out of a desire to be grounded in what matters most.
Because the truth is, no amount of effort or self-improvement can cleanse the heart. Only Jesus can do that. He is the one who washes away our sin, restores what is broken, and makes us new. Easter reminds us that a new heart isn’t something we earn—it’s something we receive (Ezek. 36:26).
But we CAN take some steps to anchor our hearts to God’s Word where we find encouragement and strength, truth and wisdom. Which one or two of these practical tips could you embrace today as a way of refreshing your faith?
Here are a few practical ways to begin refreshing your faith:
- Start small and be consistent
Set aside 5–10 minutes each day for prayer or Scripture. It’s better to be consistent in a small way than to aim for something unrealistic and give up. - Create a simple plan
Choose a short book of the Bible or follow a reading plan. Having direction helps remove the pressure of “where do I start?” - Anchor your day with prayer
Begin and end your day by talking to God. If you are unsure of what to pray, perhaps use a prayer guide to help you “prime the pump” of prayer. - Remove distractions intentionally
Just like decluttering a room, consider what might be crowding out your focus. Maybe it’s less screen time, or choosing quiet over constant noise. - Write it down
Keep a small journal for prayers, verses, or reflections. Writing helps you slow down and capture and remember how God is working over time. - Reconnect with community
Whether it’s church, a small group, or a trusted friend, faith grows when it’s shared. Don’t try to do it all alone. - Reflect and reset weekly
Take a few minutes at the end of each week to ask: What helped me focus on Christ? What pulled me away? Then adjust.
A Simple Place to Start Each Day
If you’re not sure where to begin, one simple way to build a daily rhythm is by using a short, guided devotional. The Anchor Devotional is designed exactly for this—offering brief, Scripture-centered daily reflections that point you back to Jesus.
Each entry is short and approachable, helping you stay consistent even in a busy season. It combines God’s Word with simple, Christ-centered insight, helping you refocus your heart without feeling overwhelmed.
You can read the most recent devotional here.
Sometimes the hardest part of renewing your faith is simply knowing where to begin. Having a plan removes that barrier and helps you take that first step.
This spring, as you tidy up the spaces around you, consider what it might look like to refresh your faith as well. Not as another task to complete, but as a return to the One who has already made you new.
The Origin of Hymns: It is Well with my Soul
Has a Hymn ever carried you through a deep trial?
In The Origin of Hymns, Pastor Robert Morgan explores 50 of the most cherished hymns of the faith–sharing the stories behind why the hymns were written and the impact they’ve had on countless lives. Morgan invites us to not just sing the hymns, but to experience how these songs have carried believers for generations through deep valleys and expansive joys. These devotional-style stories will help strengthen your faith, enrich your worship, and fill you with hope.