Fam, Switch It Up.

Keeping the Spark Alive with God and Others

Another day, another what? Word.

Happy New Year!!!

Another year, another chance to do things differently—cheers! You know that feeling of excitement at the start of something new? For example, when you meet someone for the first time, everything feels fresh, and you’re eager to put your best foot forward. But as time passes, the effort begins to fade, the thrill dulls and familiarity settles in.

We tend to treat the people we’ve known the longest like they’re “regular”. I like to think of this as a result of familiarity. It’s comforting, but it can also make us complacent. What starts as natural ease can slowly turn into taking someone for granted.

This doesn’t just happen with people; it happens with God too. Maybe you’ve gone from I know of God to I know God, and while that’s a beautiful thing, it can also lull you into treating Him like He’s ordinary. God isn’t ordinary. He’s extraordinary, eternal, and infinitely worthy of our awe and love. Familiarity with Him should deepen our reverence, not diminish it.

This reminds me of couples who’ve been married for decades. You know when people ask them, “How do you not get tired of each other after all these years?” Their answers usually boil down to two things:

• They’re my best friend.

• We put in the work.

(Side note: if marriage is in your future, marry someone you like—not just love, but like. Aside from the godly characteristics, this should be someone whose company you enjoy, who makes you laugh, challenges you to grow, brings peace to your soul, and who you want to do life with. Please, we beg!)

Relationships don’t thrive on autopilot. They grow when both people intentionally communicate, compromise, celebrate the good, spend quality time together, nurture the friendship, and take responsibility for mistakes.

It’s no different with God. After all, we are His bride. If your relationship with Him feels meh, stagnant or distant, it might be time to switch things up. Go on solo dates with God. Take prayer walks. Do the things you love and invite Him into them. Deepen your connection by being intentional.

A man of God once said, “New seasons require new routines and habits.” As we embrace the opportunities of the new year, it’s worth noting that the most important resolution you can make is to prioritize your relationship with God.

But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.

Matthew 6:33 [AMP]

So this year, don’t just settle for what worked in 2024. Ask yourself: What can I do differently in my walk with God? Make Him your focus, and watch how everything else falls into place.

I highly recommend reading The Awe of God by John Bevere if you haven't already. It’s a powerful reminder of what it means to approach God with the reverence He deserves and how that awe can transform your life.

Here’s to a year of intentionality, growth, and rediscovering awe—both in your walk with God and your relationships with others. Let’s switch it up.

Until next time for another day, another word.

Blessings,

Eunice