It’s January 28th.
A few weeks ago, the air was full of “New Year, New Me” energy. You might have downloaded a 365-day reading plan, promised to pray for an hour every morning, or vowed to listen to a new sermon every single day.
But then, life happened.
Work got busy, the kids got sick, or maybe you just woke up tired. Suddenly, that “large step” you took toward your 2026 goals feels like a mountain you aren’t equipped to climb. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or like you’ve already “failed” your spiritual goals, here is the good news: God isn’t looking for your intensity; He’s looking for your intimacy.
The “All or Nothing” Fallacy
The reason most of our spiritual goals crumble by the end of January isn’t a lack of love for God; it’s the “All or Nothing” trap.
We tell ourselves that if we can’t spend an hour in deep study, then five minutes of talking to God doesn’t “count.” We think that if we missed three days of our reading plan, the whole year is a wash. But discipleship isn’t a “streak” you maintain like a fitness app; it’s a relationship you cultivate.
Don’t Despise the Small Beginnings
In the book of Zechariah, there’s a powerful question: “Who dares despise the day of small things?” (Zechariah 4:10).
We often despise the small things. We want the mountain-top experience and the overnight spiritual maturity. But God is the Architect of the mustard seed. He loves the small beginning because it requires us to rely on His strength rather than our own willpower.
If your resolution failed, it just taught you something valuable. That isn’t a defeat; it’s an invitation to scale back until you find a rhythm that actually fits the life you are living.
The 2026 Reset: How to Move Forward
If you’re ready to trade “overwhelming goals” for “consistent growth,” here are three ways to reset your rhythm this week using the GetSermons approach.
1. The In-Between Moments
In 2026, time is our most crowded resource. Don’t try to find an hour of silence that doesn’t exist. Instead, look for the “in-between” moments.
- The Action: While you’re driving, folding laundry, or making coffee, listen to one sermon segment.
- The Goal: Don’t aim to finish a whole series; just aim to hear one truth that shifts your perspective.
2. Focus on “The One”
The quickest way to get overwhelmed is to try to apply five different life-changing points from a single message. Real transformation happens when you take one thought and chew on it all day.
- The Action: After listening to a message, ask yourself: “What is the one thing God is asking me to do or believe because of this?”
- The Goal: One applied truth is better than ten forgotten ones.
3. First things First
We often say we “don’t have time,” but we always have time to scroll. Digital discipleship is simply the act of reclaiming five minutes from your social media feed and giving it to your spiritual feed.
- The Action: Before you open your favourite social app today, open the Bible app or the GetSermons app first. Read a verse before you read a tweet. Listen to one short clip before you view a reel.
- The Goal: Changing your “digital diet” slowly changes your spiritual health.
Digital Tools for Your 2026 Toolkit
We know that GetSermons is just one part of your walk. To help you stay consistent with your “small steps,” here are a few other apps we highly recommend for a balanced digital discipleship:
YouVersion (The Bible App): Perfect for those 5-minute reading plans that provide a daily dose of Scripture without the overwhelm.
Echo Prayer: If you find it hard to keep track of what to pray for, Echo helps you organise your prayers and sends you gentle reminders throughout the week.
Lectio 365: A beautiful daily devotional app that helps you pray through the Bible in just 10 minutes every morning and night.
GetSermons: Find resources on a variety of topics and themes to support your Christian growth.