What if everything you’ve believed about how to grow spiritually should look is only part of the picture?
You know the image—
A quiet early morning, Bible open, journal ready, coffee in hand…
It’s beautiful.
But it’s also not always realistic—especially if you’re a busy woman balancing business, family, and all the responsibilities that never seem to slow down.
And somewhere along the way, we start believing that if we can’t meet with God that way, we’re somehow falling short.
But here’s the truth:
God is just as present in your carpool lane as He is in your church pew.
He meets you in the movement, the margin, the messy middle of your day.
And your spiritual growth? It doesn’t have to be confined to a specific space or schedule.
You can build a vibrant, fulfilling faith life in the life you’re already living—no extra time required.
Let’s explore five unconventional, grace-filled ways you can grow spiritually right where you are—each one aligned with how God uniquely designed you to connect with Him.
These FIVE practices aren’t random either. Each one is designed to strengthen your connection to God through the HSMS Model™—loving Him with all your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength (Mark 12:30).
Let’s break free from the guilt of not doing “enough” and discover a better way to grow spiritually—one that fits beautifully into your real life.
Redefining What “Spiritual” Looks Like
Somewhere along the way, many of us picked up the idea that to grow spiritually only happens in “spiritual places.”
We’ve been conditioned—often unintentionally—to believe that if we’re not reading our Bible for an hour a day, attending weekly small groups, or volunteering in a church ministry… we’re somehow not growing.
You may have believed (or still believe):
- “If I’m not sitting in a pew, I’m not really worshiping.”
- “If I can’t wake up at 5 AM and do a quiet time, I must not be spiritually disciplined.”
- “If I’m not ‘doing enough,’ God must be disappointed in me.”
But that’s not the Gospel. And it’s certainly not how Jesus operated.
Jesus didn’t just teach in temples. . .
- He taught on hillsides.
- He preached from fishing boats.
- He shared truth over dinner tables and stopped mid-walk to engage someone in need.
- He spoke life in the marketplace, in homes, in courtyards, and on dusty roads.
He met people in the ordinary moments of their lives. He didn’t require a sanctuary to do something sacred.
And He still doesn’t.
So why do we limit our to grow spiritually to a building, a routine, or a quiet space that our schedule rarely allows?
If you’re a woman running a business, raising a family, navigating a demanding job—or all three—God isn’t waiting for you to pause your life to meet with Him. He’s already walking with you in it.
He’s present in the boardroom, in the school drop-off line, during laundry-folding marathons, and while you sip coffee between meetings.
You are a woman on mission in the marketplace, your home, and your workplace. Your relationship with God can thrive in those very places. In fact, it’s meant to.
This isn’t about lowering the bar. It’s about lifting the veil and seeing that God is already with you in the life you’re living.
Let’s stop striving for the idealized version of faith and start building a real, rich relationship with God that flows through your real, everyday life.
And that’s exactly what we’re going to do next—with five powerful practices that meet you right where you are.
5 Creative Ways to Grow Spiritually
(That Fit Your Real Life and Align with How God Designed You)
You don’t need a longer to-do list or a perfectly quiet morning to grow spiritually. What you do need is a way to connect with God that fits your life—and honors the way He uniquely designed you.
These five Spirit-centered, outside-the-box practices are more than just creative ideas—they’re aligned with the HSMS Model™ based on Mark 12:30:
“Love the Lord your God with all your Heart, and Soul, and Mind, and Strength.”
Each one is crafted to help you grow spiritually in one or more of those areas:
- Heart – your emotions and relationships
- Soul – your identity and worship
- Mind – your thoughts and learning
- Strength – your actions and routines
No matter how full your schedule is, these practices will help your faith flourish in your real, everyday life—right where God is already at work.
1. Prayer Walks with Purpose
(Strength + Heart)
Let’s turn something ordinary—walking—into something sacred.
Whether it’s a morning stroll around the block, walking between meetings, pacing the sidelines at your child’s game, or even moving around your house doing chores, you can transform these moments into meaningful, heart-connected time with God.
Prayer walks allow you to connect with God physically (Strength) and emotionally (Heart). You’re not just moving your body—you’re moving your spirit toward Him. This practice takes your physical rhythm and turns it into a spiritual one, grounding your heart in God’s presence while engaging in purposeful intercession, gratitude, or simply quiet connection.
Try this:
- Pray for a different person or situation with each block or room.
- Use a short breath prayer like, “Lord, lead me,” or “You are with me.”
- Walk in silence and let God speak through the beauty around you.
You don’t need to set aside extra time. You just need to see the moments you’re already moving as invitations to pray.
This is a rhythm you can carry into every season—whether you’re walking in your neighborhood or just pacing your living room. When your body moves, let your spirit follow.
2. “God Whisper” Sticky Notes
(Mind + Soul)
Sometimes, the most powerful truths are the ones we quietly whisper to ourselves throughout the day.
That’s what “God Whisper” Sticky Notes are all about—placing simple, truth-filled reminders in your everyday spaces to realign your thoughts and re-center your spirit.
Whether it’s on your bathroom mirror, fridge, laptop, dashboard, or inside your planner, these sticky notes serve as daily anchors for your Mind and your Soul.
- Mind: They interrupt negative or distracted thinking and replace it with Scripture and truth.
- Soul: They reinforce your identity in Christ and connect you to the God who sees you, knows you, and is for you.
Try this:
- Write a verse that speaks directly to a lie you’ve believed and place it somewhere you’ll see often.
- Use phrases like “You are not alone,” “I am chosen,” or “God is with me in this.”
- Color code your notes to reflect different needs—comfort, courage, clarity, or joy.
These tiny whispers of truth speak louder than the noise of the world when you see them consistently.
And over time, they become declarations—quiet, consistent, faith-building reminders that God is near, and His Word is alive in your daily life.
3. Worship in the Margins
(Soul + Heart)
You don’t need a stage, a worship band, or even a quiet room to enter into worship.
Worship in the margins is about bringing praise into the in-between moments of your day—those small pockets of time that usually feel insignificant, like getting ready in the morning, driving to your next appointment, cooking dinner, or folding laundry.
When you fill those moments with worship music, you’re inviting God into your routine and creating sacred space in the midst of the ordinary.
- Soul: Worship anchors your identity in who God is and who you are in Him. It reconnects you to the heart of your relationship with Him—adoration, trust, and surrender.
- Heart: Music stirs your emotions and softens your spirit, reminding you of God’s love, goodness, and faithfulness—even on the hardest days.
Try this:
- Create a short 3–5 song playlist called your “reset list.”
- Choose songs that bring peace, truth, or joy—whatever your heart needs in this season.
- Let one song be your anthem for the week—play it on repeat and let it become your prayer.
Worship in the margins isn’t about making time for God—it’s about realizing He’s already in your time.
One song can shift your entire atmosphere and re-align your spirit with Heaven.
Let your day sing—right where you are.
4. Faith-Filled Voice Memos (Heart + Mind)
Some of your deepest spiritual moments won’t come from a written journal—they’ll come from raw, unfiltered conversations with God spoken straight from the heart.
Faith-filled voice memos are exactly that: a way to talk to God throughout your day, especially in moments when your hands are full or your thoughts are racing.
Whether you’re driving, walking, doing dishes, or sitting in the carpool line, just press record and speak what’s on your heart. These unscripted prayers become powerful expressions of connection, vulnerability, and trust.
- Heart: You’re processing emotions in real time—joys, frustrations, fears, and gratitude—and bringing them directly to God.
- Mind: As you speak, you’re also clarifying your thoughts, reflecting on truth, and sometimes even preaching to yourself. It’s a way to sort through what you’re learning or struggling with and invite God into the process.
Try this:
- Use prompts like: “God, today I feel…,” or “Here’s where I need Your help…”
- Start or end the day with a 2-minute voice memo prayer.
- Re-listen to past recordings to track your growth and see how God has moved.
Don’t worry about being eloquent. God isn’t grading your grammar—He’s listening to your heart.
These voice memos create a sacred rhythm of spiritual reflection that fits perfectly into your life as it is—messy, full, and beautiful.
Sometimes, speaking your faith aloud helps you hear God more clearly.
5. Scripture Snapshots
(Mind + Strength)
Your phone isn’t just a distraction—it can become a powerful tool for spiritual formation.
Scripture Snapshots is a practice of using your camera and digital space to keep God’s Word in front of you and train your mind to notice His presence throughout your day.
Whether it’s a photo of a verse, a quote, a moment that made you pause, or something beautiful that reminded you of God—capturing it helps you build awareness of the sacred woven into your everyday life.
- Mind: This practice helps you focus on truth and retrain your thoughts to see life through a biblical lens. It’s about meditating on Scripture, not just reading it.
- Strength: You’re creating a consistent habit—intentionally using tools and routines already part of your day (like your phone) to support spiritual growth.
Try this:
- Take a photo of a Bible verse that speaks to your season and set it as your lock screen.
- Create a photo album titled “God Sightings” where you save moments that reflect His presence.
- At the end of each week, look back and reflect: “Where did I see God? What truth did I hold onto?”
Over time, your camera roll becomes more than memories—it becomes a visual record of God’s faithfulness, your growth, and the beauty of His Word alive in your life.
This simple habit turns technology into testimony.
It’s not about curating perfect moments—it’s about capturing real ones where God is already at work.
A Faith That Fuels Your Life—Not Competes With It
Friend, spiritual growth doesn’t have to be another item on your to-do list.
It’s not about doing more—it’s about inviting more of Him into what you’re already doing.
God isn’t waiting for you to carve out a perfect hour or create a flawless routine.
He’s ready to meet you right where you are—in the margins, the mundane, and even the messy.
You don’t need permission to grow spiritually outside the pews. You just need presence—His, and yours.
And the beautiful thing is, each of these five practices is more than just a good idea—they’re part of a bigger, intentional framework designed to help you grow spiritually the way God uniquely wired you to grow.
That’s what the HSMS Model™—the foundation of the Personalized Faith Plan™ (PFP)—is all about.
It reflects Jesus’ words in Mark 12:30:
“Love the Lord your God with all your Heart, and all your Soul, and all your Mind, and all your Strength.”
You may feel naturally drawn to one of these areas more than the others—and that’s by design.
You flourish when you begin with your primary spiritual leading, then grow spiritually from there.
Spiritual growth isn’t about doing all the things—it’s about doing the right things that align with how God designed you.
And when you do that, your faith stops feeling like a competition with your life…
It becomes the fuel for it.
Ready for a Personalized Faith Plan™ That Works With Your Life?
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- What the HSMS Model™ is (based on Mark 12:30) and how it shows you exactly how God designed you to connect with Him
- Why traditional approaches to faith growth often leave you feeling frustrated, burned out, or guilty—and how to break that cycle
- How to align your spiritual life with your real life—your routines, your personality, and your calling
- The 4 faith-growth leadings (primary, secondary, insight, and aspiration) that unlock a path forward unique to you
- Simple steps to create a Personalized Faith Plan™ that actually fits your schedule and fuels you with peace, purpose, and joy
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Flourish and grow spiritually
Friend, your spiritual life was never meant to feel like it’s always behind schedule.
And it definitely wasn’t meant to be confined to a pew or limited by someone else’s formula.
It was meant to flourish—in every part of who you are.
Let’s build a plan that honors your design, your season, and your sacred connection with the God who made you.
This is your invitation to grow spiritually, your faith outside the pews—and into the life God’s calling you to live.
Let me know in the comments, What’s one simple way you’ve experienced God outside the pews lately—or which of these five practices are you most excited to try?
I’d love to hear how you’re seeing God in your everyday life—share with me in the comments below!
Be filled to overflowing,
DeneenTB
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