THE COVENANT

January 10, 2026

When You Feel You’re Not “Christian Enough”

2 Corinthians 12:9

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”

There are days when faith feels measured — not by God, but by comparison.

Days when you listen to others pray and wonder why your own words feel small. When someone speaks Scripture so easily, and you struggle to remember a verse. When worship looks effortless for others, and you feel distracted, tired, or unsure if you’re doing any of it “right.”

I’ve been there.

I’ve sat quietly while others prayed boldly. I’ve shortened prayers because I didn’t know what else to say. I’ve skipped devotionals on days when my heart felt dull and then felt guilty for it. I’ve wondered why my connection with God didn’t look like someone else’s — why my faith felt quieter, slower, less certain.

And in those moments, a subtle lie creeps in:
Maybe I’m not Christian enough.

But Scripture tells a different story.

God has never asked us to measure our faith against someone else’s. He has never compared prayer styles, vocabulary, or spiritual routines. He looks at the heart — the one that keeps turning toward Him, even when it feels unsure.

Faith is not a performance. It is a relationship.

Some pray with long, confident words. Others whisper a single sentence while driving, crying, or falling asleep. Some read chapters a day. Others hold onto one verse for weeks. Some feel God’s presence strongly. Others walk by trust alone.

None of these make one person closer to God than another.

What I’m learning — slowly and personally — is that God meets me exactly where I am. Not where I think I should be. Not where others seem to be. Where I am.

There are days when my prayers sound like, “Lord, I don’t have much today.”
And I’m discovering that He doesn’t need much — just honesty.

God is not disappointed by quiet faith. He is not offended by simple prayers. He is not distant when devotion feels small. He is near to the sincere heart, even when it feels weak.

Comparison drains joy and distorts truth. It shifts our focus from God’s presence to our perceived lack. But the covenant we share with Him is not based on effort or appearance. It is based on grace.

Grace means I don’t have to prove my faith.
Grace means I don’t have to match someone else’s walk.
Grace means I can come as I am — distracted, learning, growing, imperfect — and still be fully loved.

Some seasons are expressive. Others are quiet. Some feel close. Others feel dry. None of these mean God has moved away.

If you’ve ever felt less spiritual because your faith looks different — you’re not alone. And you’re not failing.

God is not keeping score.
He is keeping you.

The Covenant we return to daily is not about being impressive, consistent, or strong. It is about staying — choosing to come back, even when all you have is willingness.

Even that is enough.

Reflection

Where have you compared your faith to someone else’s?
What would it look like to bring your honest self to God today — without editing or pressure?
Can you receive grace for where you are, not where you think you should be?

As you breathe in, whisper: “You meet me here.”
As you breathe out, whisper: “Your grace is enough.”

Closing Prayer

Lord,
I confess the moments when I feel less than — when I compare my faith, my prayers, my walk to others.
Teach me to rest in Your grace, not in performance.
Meet me in my quiet prayers, my unfinished thoughts, my learning heart.
Remind me that You are near, even when my faith feels small.
Help me to trust that You are forming me gently, patiently, faithfully.
Today, I choose to come as I am — and to believe that it is enough.
Amen.