
Does your life say “Welcome Home”—or “Go Away”?
Let’s be real: just because you have gritty faith doesn’t mean you get to steamroll people with your convictions. Grit doesn't equal harshness, being rude or abrasive—Gritty Faith is anchored.
It’s easy to say we’re standing strong for truth, but if your posture toward people looks more like a spiritual “Do Not Enter” sign than a gospel welcome mat, it might be time to check your heart.
Yes, I’m talking about your attitude.
Even if your door says “God bless you,” your face might be screaming “Keep out.”
“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.”
The second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
No other commandment is greater than these.”
—Mark 12:30–31 (NLT)
Gritty faith is the kind that sticks it out through storms. But grit without grace makes us cold. It’s possible to stand strong and love well. That’s the tension we’re called to live in.
Here are two gritty truths to help you love your neighbor without losing your edge:
1. People are not their worst moment.
That person who snapped at you in the hallway or ghosted your last text? That might not be who they truly are. Gritty faith doesn’t jump to judgment—it leans in with discernment.
Ask yourself: “Am I willing to see beyond the moment?”
You don't have to excuse bad behavior, but you can choose to look for the story behind it.
2. Let your consistency be your character.
Your grit shows up when you stay steady—even on messy days. If you're off, say so. Be human. Don’t fake it.
Sometimes the most powerful witness is admitting, “Hey, I’m not at my best today, but God’s still working on me.”That kind of honesty builds bridges.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
—2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)
Gritty faith is powered by love, not pride.
It’s rooted in self-discipline, not control.
It’s marked by power, not force.
So ask yourself:
Does your faith make people feel invited or intimidated?
Do you walk into the room like Jesus would—or like a bouncer for heaven’s gates?
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