Not Just Surviving—Thriving in Spiritual Strength
There is a strength that looks good on
paper: packed calendars, big goals, and a tough exterior that never seems to
crack. And then there is the kind of strength the Bible teaches—a holy,
hidden kind of strength that holds steady under pressure, that chooses
faith when everything is falling apart, that walks on even when the way forward
feels heavy.
That kind of strength? That is what I
call holy grit.
It is not flashy. It does not always
make noise. Sometimes, holy grit is the silent decision to get back up,
pray when you are tired, forgive when it still hurts, or keep believing when
the promise is still far off.
This is the strength we are walking in
for the next twelve months.
What
Is Holy Grit?
Holy grit is resilience, refined by
grace. It is not born from pride or
self-effort—it grows in the soil of surrender. It is the quiet courage to stay
faithful to what God said even when what you see is falling short.
Grit, by the world’s definition, is
about pushing through obstacles, never quitting, and proving your toughness.
But grit without God can become bitterness, burnout, or self-glory.
Holy grit is different. It is:
- Grounded in truth, not pressure
- Fueled by grace, not ego
- Focused on obedience, not outcomes
- Carried by God’s strength, not yours
It is the power to stand firm, hold
fast, and move forward—not because you have all the answers, but because you
trust the One who does.
Why
Do We Need It Now?
We are living in a world that feels
unstable—emotionally, economically, spiritually. Fear and fatigue are running
high. And the temptation is real to give in, give up, or shrink back.
But the Word of God is clear: We
were made to endure.
“Let us hold fast the profession of
our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”
— Hebrews 10:23 (KJV)
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This is not the time to coast through
faith. This is the time to root deeper, believe harder, and rise stronger.
Holy grit is not just about enduring a
crisis—it is about becoming unshakable no matter the season. It is about knowing
who you are, who your God is, and what truth you are standing on when the
winds pick up.
What
Makes This Year Different?
This year is not about checking off a
devotional box or rushing through Scripture. It is about going deeper. It is
about spiritual maturity, one day at a time.
Through the “12 Months of Holy Grit”
reading plan, you are not just reading the Bible—you are forming a new
spiritual rhythm. One that prepares you for storms, deepens your roots, and
helps you walk forward with unwavering faith.
This is not a sprint. This is a
yearlong walk with Jesus.
A
Yearlong Walk Through 12 Dimensions of Resilience
Each month in this Bible reading plan
focuses on a unique aspect of resilience. Taken together, they form a whole
picture of what it means to walk boldly and faithfully through life’s highs,
lows, and unknowns.
Begin with strength. Get grounded in
truth and prepare your heart for what lies ahead.
February – Empowered to
Endure
Life is hard. God’s grace is harder to
exhaust. Endurance grows here.
March – Standing Firm in
Faith
Plant your feet deep in belief. Faith
is the fight, and your foundation.
April – In the
Strength of the Lord
Not by might, not by power—but by His
strength alone.
You only get one life. Sow it well.
Serve with your whole heart.
God has not left you empty-handed. You
are equipped for everything today holds.
July – Necessary and
Nourished
You cannot pour from an empty spirit.
Come back to the Bread of Life.
You are not barely making it. You are
empowered through Christ to do all things.
September – Energized by
Grace
Grace is not soft—it is powerful. Let
it fuel you in the weariness.
God’s love heals and lifts. Let love
be your reason to rise again.
November – Rooted in
Resilience
Go deep. Let your strength be rooted
in truth, not appearances.
End the year held together by the One
who holds all things together.
What
You Can Expect from This Plan
Every month, you will be guided by:
- A focused monthly theme
- A carefully chosen memory verse
- Daily Scriptures designed to challenge,
encourage, and deepen you
- Encouraging reflections and study tools that help
you build spiritual muscle
But more than all of that, you can
expect to be met by the faithfulness of God, again and again.
This is not a self-help journey. This
is a Spirit-led transformation. And it happens little by little, one
surrendered day at a time.
Who
This Journey Is For
This is for the weary believer who is
still pressing in.
This is for the new Christian learning how to stand.
This is for the leader who needs private strength to match their public call.
This is for anyone tired of shallow faith and hungry for rooted, resilient
belief.
You do not need to feel strong to
start this journey. You just need to be willing.
Final
Word: The Bold Walk Begins Now
You may not know what this year will
bring. But you can choose now how you will walk through it.
With truth.
With grace.
With courage.
With holy grit.
Hold fast.
Stand firm.
Walk boldly.
The God who called you is faithful.
And this year, He is building you for more than survival.
He is shaping you for strength.