I Watched People Leave Church and Never Come Back - Here's Why

Why do so many Christians stop growing spiritually? In this daily devotional, Salvation Army Pastor Rob Westwood-Payne shares the three life-changing decisions that determine your spiritual future. If you’ve ever felt distant from God, struggled with consistency in your faith, or watched others fall away from church, this message is for you.🙏 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:✅ Why spiritual growth requires intentional daily choices✅ How to fix a non-negotiable time with God (and actually stick to it)✅ The power of FAITH goals to transform your Christian walk✅ Why you need a spiritual support group for accountability✅ Biblical wisdom from 2 Peter 3:18 and Philippians 1:6📖 THIS DEVOTIONAL IS FOR YOU IF:- You feel spiritually stuck or stagnant in your faith- You want practical Christian teaching and Bible application- You’re searching for daily encouragement and spiritual growth tips- You’ve fallen away from church and want to restart your faith journey- You’re curious about what living faith looks like in daily lifeMany Christians attend church faithfully but never grow spiritually. This short sermon teaching reveals why spiritual maturity requires more than attendance - it demands intentional choices, daily habits, and consistent accountability. Whether you’re a committed believer or exploring Christianity, you’ll discover practical steps to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ.💪 YOUR ACTION STEP: Block 15 minutes on your calendar right now for daily time with God. Start tomorrow. Small daily decisions create lasting spiritual transformation.🎯 ABOUT BATTLE DRILL DAILY DEVOTIONAL:Battle Drill Daily Devotional provides short, powerful Christian messages for daily encouragement. As a Salvation Army officer and pastor, I share practical Bible teaching, sermon insights, and faith application to help you grow spiritually. Perfect for your morning devotional, lunch break spiritual refresh, or evening faith reflection.📌 CONNECT WITH US:Subscribe for daily Christian devotionals and sermon teaching that strengthens faith and provides biblical encouragement for everyday life.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Why Christians stop growing1:15 - Decision 1: Fix your daily time with God2:30 - Decision 2: Focus on goals, not failures 3:45 - Decision 3: Form a support group4:50 - Your concrete action step#ChristianDevotional #SpiritualGrowth #DailyDevotional #FaithEncouragement #SalvationArmy #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving #SermonMessage #GrowInFaith #ChristianGrowthScripture References: 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 1:6🙌 Join the conversation: What’s your biggest challenge in maintaining daily time with God? Share in the comments below!Read this week’s devotionals here - https://open.substack.com/pub/battledrilldevotional/p/reignite-your-faith-7-days-to-intentional?r=643q6o&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueMore devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod