Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sftWelcome to Spiritually Fit Today. Join host Arnie Cole and special guest Jason Hietbrink, a respected spiritual and business coach, as they share five key steps to help you grow spiritually in the new year. This episode focuses on practical ways to move forward in your faith journey, emphasizing that it’s God’s love—not your own strength—that holds you. Jason distills the week’s conversations into actionable takeaways, encouraging you to start small, define your desired outcomes, and pursue habits that bring you closer to God. Verse Focus: Galatians 6:9 – "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."Take Action with the 4 R’s:Read: Galatians 6:9. Take a moment to read and absorb this verse, letting its message of perseverance and hope sink in.Reflect: Consider how God’s love, not your own efforts, is the foundation for lasting change. What small step can you take today to align your life more closely with God’s purpose for you?Respond: Pray, "God, thank you for every small beginning this week. Strengthen me to keep going, even when I feel weak. Make these habits holy."Reveal: Share your journey with someone else. Tell a friend or family member about the small step you’re taking and invite them to join you. Accountability and encouragement can make all the difference.If you have questions or want to connect, reach out to Arnie Cole at arnie.cole@bttb.org.Key Takeaways:- It’s the strength of God’s love for you, not your love for God, that holds you.- Define the outcome you want before setting your goal.- Start small and build habits incrementally.- Remember, the goal is to get more of God, not just to complete a habit.- Don’t go it alone—invite others to join you on your journey.Our mission is to help you move one step closer to Jesus today than you were yesterday as a fully scripture-absorbed disciple maker. Take today’s daily rep and turn your good intentions into actions that can transform your life and the lives of others, one step at a time.If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope and strength. Join us next week for another Spiritually Fit Today workout—because what you do today truly matters.Keywords: spiritual growth, Arnie Cole, Jason Hietbrink, Spiritually Fit Today, Galatians 6:9, Christian habits, daily Bible reading, spiritual coaching, faith journey, accountability, new year goals, Christian podcast, Bible study, discipleship, small steps, perseverance, Christian encouragement, back to the Bible