5 Ways to Practice Your Faith Daily
Ways to live out your faith each day
“God enters by a private door into every individual.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sunday mass and regular prayer serve as your own private door to connect with God. Taking an active role in mass as a Eucharistic Minister or Usher or participating in volunteer opportunities with your Church community can be excellent opportunities to live out your faith and help you feel close to Him.
But what if an illness, injury or an unprecedented event keeps you from taking part in your Church like you usually do? This lack of spiritual practice can leave you feeling isolated and lost. Or, what if you’re just beginning your faith journey and don’t know where to start? Luckily, there are ways you can practice your faith daily no matter what is happening in your life, or where you are at in your faith journey.
Why Practicing Your Faith is Good for Your Well-Being
Personally, how does practicing your faith make you feel? Does it relax you, make you happy and give you a sense of purpose? If it does, it is because spiritual wellness is actually one of the eight dimensions of wellness that can aid your health and well-being as you age.
In the published year-two results of the Mather Institute five-year Age Well Study, researchers found that spirituality offers social cohesion and a sense of community, which leads to more positive health behaviors and health care outcomes.
The results continued to show that older adults who reported higher spirituality also reported increased physical activity, healthier diets and more participation in meditation and personal contemplation. Older adults with high spirituality also reported better personal health and lower levels of stress.
So, those positive feelings you experience from practicing your faith every day are important for your well-being. Even if an injury or illness keeps you from joining your Church community in the ways you usually would, you can still live your faith every day.
How to Practice Your Faith Daily
Let’s review five inspiring ways you can practice your faith and continue to connect to something greater than yourself:
1. Participate in Mass Every Sunday.
If you are unable to attend in-person mass as a result of an illness or injury, you can still attend mass virtually. CatholicTV and other online sites offer daily and on-demand masses you can watch on your phone, laptop, tablet, or smart TV. You can also contact your local Church to see if they are recording their masses and sharing them online.
2. Begin Each Day with Morning Prayer or Meditation.
There’s no better time to establish peace, harmony, and tranquility than as the sun is rising on the day. Before you start your busy schedule, take at least 10 minutes each morning to say a prayer or participate in a morning meditation. Both activities can improve your self-awareness, ease your stress and help you settle nervous thoughts and emotions.
3. Read Your Bible
Like morning prayer, regularly reading the Bible can help you practice your faith, even if you aren’t at Church. If you’re able to, take your bible with you and spend time reading outside. This will give you some much-needed fresh air while maintaining your spiritual wellness.
4. Participate in Small Group Bible Study Sessions.
Do you have family members or friends from your Church community who you would like to practice your faith with? If you’re physically able, you can meet them for weekly bible study. This interaction will be great for your well-being. If you cannot meet in person, try bible study sessions through a video call.
5. Participate in Volunteer Opportunities.
Helping others is a great way to truly live out your spiritual values and morals. Find local volunteer opportunities to take part in. If you can’t volunteer in person, try virtual volunteering with organizations like United Nations or Zooniverse, or donating to a local non-profit organization.
For other ways to practice your faith, you can reach out to your local Church and see how you can stay involved with their activities.
Maintain Your Spiritual Wellness at Knute Nelson
At Knute Nelson, Christian Heritage is one of our values and we respect and value your spiritual and religious wellness. That’s why we prioritize your spiritual wellness at all levels of care.
Throughout our continuum of care, we have several different offerings and resources to help those we serve practice their faith. Our housing locations might include on-site chapels or group bible studies. Our home and community-based services might include spiritual care providers or access to community resources. We also have several different volunteer opportunities available for community members.
No matter what level of care you need, or where you are at in your faith journey, Knute Nelson can help you practice your faith every day and maintain your connection to your local Church community. To learn more about our services, contact us today at (320) 421-0242 or fill out this form.
Last updated November 29th, 2023
