When you pray, ask God to lift you onto higher ground – a deeper, stronger faith. Think about climbing a mountain: how do you reach the top? When I’m in Austria, there’s a place I call my “prayer mountain.” I’ve noticed there are two ways up: you can take the cable car, or you can choose the footpath and walk.
Spiritually, I long to be at the summit – to reach the highest place and draw as close to God as possible. So I challenge you: press beyond where you are in your faith and in your prayer life. Don’t settle for where you’ve been. Let’s keep climbing. Let’s go higher.
Climbing the Mountain: How to Elevate Your Faith
Reaching the "summit" of your spiritual life isn't an accident – it’s an intentional journey. Whether you are looking for a deeper prayer life or a stronger sense of purpose, the path you choose determines the strength of your foundation.
The Two Paths to the Summit
In spiritual practice, as in the mountains of Austria, there are two primary ways to reach higher ground:
The "Cable Car" (Passive Faith): This represents looking for shortcuts or relying solely on others' experiences (sermons, podcasts, or music) to carry you to the top. While helpful, it lacks the personal endurance required for deep transformation.
The "Footpath" (Active Faith): This is the path of disciplined prayer and personal study. It is more difficult and requires more time, but it builds the "spiritual muscle" necessary to stay at the summit once you arrive.
3 Ways to "Press Beyond" Your Current Faith
To move from where you are to where God is calling you, consider these actionable steps:
Audit Your Prayer Life: Move beyond repetitive requests. Aim for "higher ground" by incorporating silence and listening into your daily routine.
Embrace the Climb: Recognise that challenges and "steep" moments in life are often the very things strengthening your faith.
Consistency Over Speed: Just like a mountain hike, spiritual growth is about steady, rhythmic steps. Don’t settle for the plateau; keep moving upward.
The view from the top is only as rewarding as the effort spent on the climb. Don't settle for a stationary faith when there is a summit waiting for you.
In a world of digital distractions, intentional climbing – or "Prayer Mountain" moments – allows us to draw closer to the divine. If you want to experience a deeper, stronger faith, you must be willing to leave the valley of the "status quo."
Let’s keep climbing. Let’s go higher.