Sometimes what we need is go back to the basic
- Joselyn Jenkins

- Nov 6, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 12, 2025

Revelation 2:5
We live in a fast-paced world filled with notifications, trends, and constant distractions.
We want more experiences, more knowledge, more “levels” in our spiritual life… but many times, what we truly need is not something new, but to return to the essentials.
When Comfort Takes Over the Heart
One of the greatest enemies of spiritual growth is comfort.
That quiet voice that says, “You’re doing enough,” or “You can pray tomorrow.”
Comfort makes us settle. It makes us feel fine as we slowly drift away from God’s fire.
But comfort and calling cannot live in the same heart.
You cannot move forward and stay comfortable at the same time.
Growth happens when we decide to leave our comfort zone, when we answer God’s call to seek Him daily — even when we don’t feel like it.
Returning to the Heart of God
Sometimes we think we need more profound revelations or more powerful messages to grow.
But spiritual strength doesn’t begin with complexity; it starts with consistency and faith.
The power is in doing the simple things that sustain our relationship with God.
Let’s return to what truly matters:
Prayer – Not as an obligation, but as the breath of your soul. It’s where your heart meets His presence.
The Word – It’s not just a book; it’s your guide, your mirror, your daily bread.
Forgiveness – Unforgiveness stops your progress. Let go and allow God to heal you.
Discipline – Set time apart for God even when you don’t feel like it. Consistency builds strength.
Perseverance – Keep going, even when you don’t see results right away. God honours those who don’t give up.
These are the basics — the foundation that keeps your faith alive.
Why the Basics Still Matter?
The early church didn’t have lights, technology, or social media, yet they impacted the world because they lived close to Jesus.
They prayed. They worshiped. They walked in unity.
They didn’t just talk about God — they walked with Him.
We are also called to that same simplicity to rediscover joy in prayer, peace in His Word, and strength in His presence.
A Challenge for Today
Ask yourself:
Have I been too comfortable in my faith?
Am I giving God the first moments of my day, or just what’s left?
Which “basic” do I need to restore in my daily walk?
It’s not about perfection, it’s about connection.
When you go back to the basics, you return to God’s heart.
Let us go back to the first love with him that is the foundation.
Pray with me
Lord, bring me back to You.
Teach me to love Your presence again.
Awaken in me the joy of prayer, the hunger for Your Word, and the strength to persevere.
Remove distractions and set the fire of Your Spirit in my heart. Let me go back to my first love, Lord.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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