Simple Rhythms to Stay Spiritually Grounded in the Sunniest Season
There’s something about summer that feels both full and fleeting. The days are longer, but the time slips by fast. With all the fun plans and travel, it’s easy to let spiritual habits fade into the background. But what if this season could actually draw us closer to God?
These seven simple spiritual habits are meant to help you anchor your summer in faith—not with pressure, but with presence. Whether you’re a new believer or deep in your walk with God, these rhythms are all about keeping your heart aligned with what matters most.
1. Morning Gratitude Walks
How to do it: Step outside—barefoot in the grass, coffee in hand, or even on your porch. As you walk or sit, thank God out loud or in your heart for what you see, hear, and feel. The warm breeze, the birdsong, the way your body moves—all of it can be worship.
Why it matters: Gratitude reshapes your day before it even begins. It trains your eyes to see God’s goodness in the small stuff and helps you enter your day with peace instead of pressure.
Faith focus:
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.” —Psalm 100:4
2. A Few Verses a Week
How to do it: Pick a couple of verse at the start of each week. Write them on a sticky note or phone lock screen. Reflect on it during quiet moments—when you’re in line at the store, laying by the pool, or winding down before bed.
Why it matters: Instead of rushing through chapters, this habit invites you to linger. One verse, soaked in slowly, can speak louder than pages read in a hurry.
Example verses to start with:
- “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” —Exodus 14:14
- “He refreshes my soul.” —Psalm 23:3
- “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” —Colossians 3:15
3. Five-Minute Faith Journaling
How to do it: Set a timer if you want. Each morning or night, write a few lines answering questions like:
- What’s on my heart today?
- Where did I feel God’s presence?
- What am I trusting Him with right now?
Why it matters: Journaling brings clarity. It turns your thoughts into prayers and helps you track what God is doing in your life, even when you don’t feel it in the moment.
Bonus idea: At the end of summer, look back and highlight moments where God showed up unexpectedly.
4. Worship on the Go
How to do it: Make a playlist of songs that uplift you—whether they’re quiet and reflective or joyful and energizing. Play them while cleaning, commuting, or walking your dog. Let the lyrics shape your perspective.
For me this was the easiest of the spiritual habits to incorporate, I LOVE music!
Why it matters: Music invites worship into ordinary moments. It fills the gaps in your day with truth and invites peace into places where anxiety tries to sneak in.
Song suggestions:
- “Rest On Us” – Maverick City Music
- “Goodness of God” – CeCe Winans
- “Firm Foundation” – Cody Carnes
- “Morning By Morning” – Pat Barrett
5. Scripture Stickies
How to do it: Pick 3–5 favorite Scriptures and write them on colorful sticky notes. Post them where you’ll see them: bathroom mirror, car dashboard, fridge, or laptop.
Why it matters: These mini-reminders can snap your mind back to truth during moments of stress, insecurity, or distraction. Sometimes, just glancing at a verse can shift your whole mindset.
Make it creative: Let your kids or roommates write and decorate them too. Make it a household habit!
6. Encourage a Friend Weekly
How to do it: Each week, think of someone who might need a little encouragement. Send them a Bible verse, a prayer voice note, or a simple “thinking of you—how can I pray for you?”
Why it matters: Faith grows when it’s shared. Uplifting someone else reminds both of you that God is present, working, and kind. It also strengthens your community in Christ.
Easy ideas:
- Text a verse that’s been on your heart
- Mail a handwritten note (yes, old-school!)
- Leave a sticky note in a friend’s car or Bible
7. Create a Summer Sabbath Ritual
How to do it: Pick one evening or morning each week that you intentionally set aside. Light a candle. Play soft music. Put your phone away. Read Scripture, pray, and breathe deep.
Why it matters: Sabbath doesn’t have to be an all-day event. It can be a quiet hour that reminds you: You are not your productivity. You are deeply loved.
Ideas to try:
- A slow breakfast with your Bible
- Sunset prayer walk
- Screen-free evening with worship music and journaling
Final Encouragement
Don’t worry about doing all these perfectly. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence. Let this be the summer you return to your first love. Let your habits be light, joyful, and full of grace. Get on track with your spiritual habits and see your life change for the better!
Whether you stick to one of these or try them all, know this: God delights in every little moment you spend with Him.