Let us guess: Are you feeling heavy and at a loss of faith in the LORD? While life could not be the same and beautiful every day, when you hit rock bottom so suddenly, the foundation of your faith can crumble into despair. But a life centered on the LORD and Christ does not begin with having everything figured out. All you need is a willing heart to get back on track.
While many people want peace, direction, and purpose, they often look for them in work, comfort, success, approval, or personal plans. We cannot disagree that these things may have their place, but they cannot become the center of a life that is meant to be rooted in God.
Judy Nelson’s “To Live Is Christ: Inspired Reflections of Faith, Volume I” is here to help us get through this time. Centered on faith and the conviction that the LORD is the only entity we can ask for forgiveness and strength, and Jesus is His son, the book gently reminds us that faith is not only something we believe but something we live each day.
To begin a life centered on Christ, this book helps us to move from self-direction to God-direction. Please visit the following link to know more and to purchase your copy: https://www.facebook.com/judynelsonbooks
That being said, a daily process of surrender, correction, trust, and growth to the Lord and Christ is easy to follow for any one of us to achieve. If you are struggling, below are eight simple ways to begin.
1. Seek God with a sincere heart
The starting point is not outward activity. It is the heart. A Christ-centered life begins when we truly seek God, not just when we need help, but because we want to know Him. Prayer, Scripture, and honest reflection help us understand where our heart is and what we are allowing to shape it.
2. Accept Christ as the foundation
A life centered on Christ must begin with Christ Himself. This means recognizing Him as Savior and Lord. It is more than identifying as a Christian. It is choosing to place your life, values, decisions, and hope in Him. Without this foundation, faith can become only a habit or a routine.
3. Make room for the Holy Spirit
Many people invite Christ into their lives but keep parts of themselves closed off. A centered life requires allowing the Holy Spirit to work in every area, including attitudes, habits, choices, relationships, and private thoughts. This is where real change begins.
4. Read Scripture regularly
The Word of God gives direction when the world offers confusion. If you want your life to be centered on Christ, you need to know His ways. Reading Scripture does not have to begin with long study sessions. It can start with a chapter, a verse, or a short devotional reflection each day. What matters is consistency and openness.
5. Choose obedience over appearance
Christian life is not about looking religious. It is about obeying God. Church attendance, prayer, and service are valuable, but they should come from a changed heart. A Christ centered life asks, “Am I living in a way that honors God?” not simply, “Do others see me as good?”
6. Let go of distractions
Distractions can quietly pull the heart away from God. Work, entertainment, social media, worry, and personal goals can take over if we are not careful. Beginning a life centered on Christ means making space for Him. Sometimes that means saying no to things that keep the mind and spirit crowded.
7. Surround yourself with faithful guidance
No one grows well in isolation. A good church, wise believers, and sincere Christian fellowship can help strengthen your walk. Choose people who encourage you toward truth, humility, and spiritual maturity. The right community can help you stay focused when life becomes difficult.
8. Live each day with eternal purpose
A Christ centered life remembers that this world is temporary. This does not mean neglecting daily responsibilities. It means seeing them through a greater purpose. Family, work, service, and even hardship can become places where Christ is reflected.
Why This Matters
Many people believe in Christ but still live with Him pushed to the side. They turn to Him in crisis but not in ordinary decisions. A life centered on Christ gives the heart a steady foundation. It teaches us to seek God first, trust His direction, and grow in His likeness.
Beginning this kind of life requires willingness. Start with prayer. Open Scripture. Ask God to show you what needs to change. Then take one faithful step at a time.
For readers who want a gentle, practical devotional guide, To Live Is Christ: Inspired Reflections of Faith, Volume I by Judy Nelson offers thoughtful reflections that connect Scripture with everyday life and help readers consider what it means to truly live with Christ at the center.
