Is the Jesus Challenge Designed For Christians Who Already Have a Strong Walk With God?
Key Takeaways:
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The Jesus challenge is designed to stretch, challenge, and awaken people who are hungry to go deeper in their walk with God.
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More knowledge or content isn't the answer. You need intentional space and time to hear God and know His heart.
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The Jesus virtual challenge consists of walking or running 1 mile per day for 40 days, using that time to read and meditate on preassigned Scripture.
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Expect practical transformation: steadier emotions, a softer spirit, a sharper ear to the Holy Spirit, and peace in your home.
What If You Already Have a Great Walk With God?
Today, I want to talk with the one who has walked with God for a while. 🫵
You’re not necessarily new in your faith. You’ve walked with Jesus through tough storms, and you know Him intimately. You know His voice. You see His faithfulness. You've tasted the glory of His presence.
When I think of you, I think of Moses.
He was a leader of many and carried a HUGE amount of responsibility. He walked through some of the Bible’s most dramatic stories, fully depending on the Lord’s guidance and provision. He was a close friend of God and spoke with Him freely, but he still wanted MORE of God. He even asked God, “Show me Your glory.” 🙏
That’s where I think you are.
You’re a leader, you pour out your life for the Lord, and you find strength and purpose in His Word. But even then, you’re still hungry for an intimate friendship, a tangible closeness with God that radically transforms your body, mind, and soul. You want to SEE Him. 🤲
So when something like the Jesus challenge shows up on your feed, you probably can’t help but wonder,
🤔 “Is this too beginner for me?”
🤔 “Would this do anything for my walk with God?”
🤔 “Is this just another unnecessary Christian trend?”
You can’t afford to waste your time. I understand!
But today I want to show you that I did NOT create the virtual Jesus challenge only for new believers.
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It’s made specifically for people like you – children of God who already know the Shepherd’s voice and are desperate to follow Him as the world gets louder and life keeps accelerating.
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It’s the open door into the VERY thing you crave – to know Christ as your closest friend.
HOWEVER. 🛑 The virtual Jesus challenge is NOT for believers who are content and satisfied in their current walk with God.
This Christian virtual walking challenge will…
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Stretch you out of your comfort zone
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Challenge your faith
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Wake you up to new truth
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Push your physical and spiritual habits
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Refine hidden corners of your heart that may have never seen the light of Jesus
So if that describes what you want, and you’re ready to echo Moses’ longing, “Show me Your glory,” the Jesus challenge has your name all over it.
Let’s talk about how it applies to you as a spiritually mature believer. 👇
Is the Jesus Challenge Too Basic for Me?
“I already have a great walk with God. I don’t need a beginner's plan.”
I hear this a lot, and it makes sense that you would think that! You don’t need more flashy, trendy content.
You study the Word, lead Bible studies, serve God’s people, and talk to God regularly. 🧎 You don’t need to be convinced that God is worth your everything – you already know and live that out every day.
Depth in our walk with God doesn’t always look like new theology or sermons or longer journal entries. Sometimes we pursue knowledge so much that we often miss out on the richness of simply BEING with Him.
Listening quietly.
Walking.
Letting Him interrupt your schedule and speak to you.
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Is there anything more powerful and life-changing than the raw, unfiltered Word of God Himself?
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His voice speaking clearly to you?
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His Word piercing your life, pruning dead limbs, renewing your passion?
There is NOTHING better! Not even sermons, concordances, conversations with friends, Bible studies. These are all wonderful tools that point us BACK to the power of God’s living Word. And I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to get snagged on those cool tools and miss out on the far richer abundance of God’s presence and voice.
Remember:
👉 No matter how far you’ve come in your faith, you never stop needing the Vine. 👈
So if you’re wondering if the virtual Jesus challenge is “too easy” or “too simple” for someone like you, maybe ask instead, “Could this be the awakening my soul has been waiting for?”
This Christian virtual walking challenge may be the door to that fresh encounter and new perspective you long for.
Michael Sprinks, one of my amazing July 2025 Jesus challenge finishers, shared his experience:
“I found this challenge on Facebook. It’s one of the best things that I’ve ever been a part of. Forty Forty impacted me in more ways than I can express. My walk with Christ needed an accountability check, and this challenge delivers on it all. I cannot wait to do another Forty Forty challenge! What an inspiring and beautiful way to celebrate you and Christ. Absolutely love it.”
What’s Included In the Jesus Challenge?
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Walk or run 1 mile per day (for 40 days) 👟
You can walk or run, your choice. This one habit is a simple but powerful rhythm to clear your mind and create space to hear God speak clearly through His Word.
“Completing the challenge was amazing and so easy with the provided guidebook! This experience increased my physical activity daily, enhanced my prayer time, and even strengthened my marriage by giving us time to spend together walking! I highly recommend completing this challenge to enhance your spiritual journey!”
– Aly M., Jesus Challenge finisher, June 2025
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Preselected daily Scripture 📖
To take extra work off your plate, I carefully assign Scripture for you to read each day. No matter what we’re reading, God’s Word is living and active and moving in your life.
“I’ve been a Christian my whole life, but I never read the Bible or learned how to really connect with Jesus. This challenge has strengthened my faith and created a wonderful habit of connecting with the Lord daily! I will definitely be doing more challenges in the future!!”
– Meghan J, Jesus Challenge finisher, July 2025
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Private Facebook Group 👥
Even if you walk down the street alone, you’re not alone! One of my participants’ favorite aspects of the Jesus virtual challenge is this incredible group of like-minded people who challenge, encourage, and push each other to stay committed.
“This challenge was incredible. Breaking it down over 40 days and having a whole group to talk to made it easier to understand. This challenge helped keep me accountable for walking/exercising, and even when I was behind, I felt only encouragement to make up for what I missed. I felt God's mercy and grace, and in that, I learned to give myself a little grace as well. I highly recommend this challenge!!!”
– Lindsey C, Jesus Challenge finisher, July 2025
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Optional daily challenges ✅
What’s the point of reading Scripture if we don’t apply it to our lives? Every day, you have the option to stretch yourself and live like you REALLY believe God’s Word is the absolute truth.
“I really enjoyed this challenge for so many reasons. After having two children in the last year, focusing on the book of John every single morning and walking with my babies was exactly what I needed. The guides and Facebook group were so motivating, and I loved keeping this challenge at the center of our mornings the last 40 days. This made it easy to find a little joy in the chaos that is our day-to-day here on earth, and I’m grateful. This couldn’t have come at a better time for me.”
– Amanda R., Jesus Challenge finisher, July 2025
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Jesus challenge merch 🏅
In addition to access to the above materials, you’ll get:
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2025 double-sided finisher medal
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Protective medal box
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Comfy finisher T-shirt
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Vinyl sticker for your laptop, water bottle, or journal
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Daily check-off lists
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Bookmark for your Bible
“I loved the T-shirt and the organized check-off list. Very encouraging not only through the challenge, but also learning how else we can connect with God while walking, taking in nature, and all of the beauty He has given us. The medal made me feel like a winner. It’s very pretty. All of the other things that came with the package are nice."
– Lillian Ruiz-Cruz, Jesus Challenge finisher, June 2025
What Kind of Transformation Can Mature Believers Expect?
I can imagine what you’re thinking, “How can something as simple as walking one mile a day actually stretch my faith at this stage of my life?” 🤔
That’s a fair question!
Science shows that regular movement plays a crucial role in unlocking deep intimacy with God – more than you might think. Intentional movement helps:
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Settle your brain and thoughts so you can hear God clearly
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Improve emotional regulation so you’re not behaving out of your feelings
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Sharpen mental clarity to help you remember God’s words to you
That small daily walk is a sacred meeting space, an altar of worship and surrender, and the place Jesus eagerly waits to meet you.
Strong Believers Who Complete the Jesus Challenge Learn To:
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Prioritize spiritual and physical health 💪
Many of us are heavily involved in ministry, leadership, and discipling our families. It’s a full load, and we often lose ourselves in the needs and demands.
The virtual Jesus challenge helps you refill YOUR cup first, reminding you to delight in God’s presence before pouring out. Check out this blog for a healthy way to prioritize your own health to lead your family better.
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Practice resting in His presence 🤲
When your life is FULL (of good things!), it’s easy to let God’s rest slip away in the many tasks that need to be prepared, planned, and accomplished. It’s easier to DO than BE, a classic Martha and Mary situation.
My Christian virtual walking challenge daily reminds you to just sit at the feet of Jesus – without doing anything FOR Him. Read this blog post for a refreshing reminder of the rest available to you today!
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Learn to worship God with your body 🏃🏻
As simple as it may seem to walk 1 mile every day, every choice you make to prioritize God and steward your body is a strong act of worship. Every step, every prayer, every minute spent in His Word is a sweet offering to your King. He’s worthy of every bit of our energy, time, and devotion!
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Fresh clarity on your purpose 💡
I know you want to be fully in tune with God’s purpose for you – anything outside of that is a waste of time and energy. The Jesus challenge gives you a regular, daily opportunity to hear God’s voice and align yourself with His purpose. As He reveals His way one day at a time, you can walk forward in confidence and certainty that you’re living fully in His will.
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Deeper understanding and application of His Word 📖
You’ve been studying God’s Word for years, and you know all the stories by heart. But God’s Word is always active, and it never returns void!
May we never be too proud or self-confident to think that we don’t need MORE exposure to His Word. If we keep abiding, His Word falls on soft, fertile soil, and we’ll experience transformation and growth we never imagined!
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Spiritual awakening 🤯
If you’re going through a dry spell or realize your walk with God is a little too “routine-y” and sluggish, the Jesus virtual challenge reveals a whole new side of God’s character – and maybe a totally new side of you, too! It’s like a cold, sustaining drink on a long, hot day – it hits your system with a jolt of fresh power, waking up every part of you that’s fallen asleep.
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Family-friendly model for your family or church 👪
Whether you’re ministering to your family, a small group, students, or coworkers, the Jesus challenge gives you a great opportunity to show them what a disciple of Christ looks like. This daily habit sparks questions, interest, and a contagious hunger for God’s Word! And instead of just telling them about it, you can invite anyone to join you!
Main Street Women’s Ministry shared how this Christian virtual walking challenge spread through their entire community:
“This started as a women’s event, and while we women have enjoyed our time together for 40 days, we have gotten to know each other better and pray with and for each other. We brought our kids and husbands on our daily walks with Jesus. And while we think we do this daily, this actually made us set aside time to spend on this task alone. We shared this with our families and friends. And we felt the attack of Satan as we did this challenge. We want to do this again. It was well worth it to reap all the benefits that came with this challenge.”
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Clearer recognition of the Spirit’s voice 👂
When you take regular time away from the noise and busyness of life, you’ll recognize and understand the Spirit more clearly. He loves and honors that you’re making intentional time to hear Him. In fact, you’ll start picking up on nudges and prompts that you’ve never noticed before!
So… Is the Jesus Challenge for Strong Believers?
As someone who’s walked closely with God for most of my life, and having completed the virtual Jesus challenge multiple times, I can confidently tell you the answer to that question is yes, yes, YES!
There’s no question about it.
If you’ve walked with God for years and if your heart beats like Moses’ – “Lord, show me your glory” – then THIS challenge is for you. 🫵
God loves using the simplest things to create staggering growth. So when your soul craves more of Him, I encourage you to not chase after more EFFORT, but fight to carve out stillness in your daily life. That’s where you’ll hear, see, and experience Jesus more closely than ever before.
If you’ve been waiting for the next “deep” encounter with God, you’re looking at it. This Christian virtual walking challenge might not be as flashy or complex as you imagined, but it dives deep into the sacred life of intimate friendship with Jesus.
Quick Recap
Alright, let’s bring it home. Here’s what we covered:
✅ Like Moses, you already have God’s ear, but you want more intimacy with Him. The Jesus virtual challenge honors that desire by helping you create intentional time and space to soak in the raw, unfiltered presence of God.
✅ This challenge isn’t a baby food formula. No matter how often you’ve read the Bible, God’s Word is ALWAYS working. The more you expose yourself to it, the more it changes you.
✅ Daily movement increases mental clarity, emotional regulation, and spiritual receptivity.
✅ Instead of adding more knowledge or content, the Jesus virtual challenge gives you a framework you can use the rest of your life to prioritize your spiritual and physical health as a holy offering to the Lord.
✅ You’ll walk away with a myriad of spiritual benefits that not only deepen your own walk with God but also spill over onto your family and community.
FAQ – Let’s Talk about Common Jesus Challenge Questions!
Q: "What if I already read my Bible daily?"
A: Perfect! This is a great opportunity to stretch and challenge yourself with a new habit of prioritizing your spiritual AND physical health.
Q: "Will this actually challenge me spiritually?"
A: 100%. Anytime you expose yourself to God’s Word, God uses it to transform you. It’s never wasted! This challenge also reminds you to slow down the rat race, walk away from the distractions for a moment, really tune your heart into God’s voice, and consistently open His Word. He’s honored by this intentionality, and you have no idea how much He wants to use it for your good and His glory!
Q: "What if I miss a day?"
A: Not a problem! No one expects perfection in this challenge – the goal is the journey. When you miss a day, just pick right back up the next day without any guilt or stress. And if you’re feeling unmotivated or discouraged, the Facebook group will perk you back up in no time!
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“Show Me Your Glory”
I have a hunch that you’ve already sensed the Lord nudging you: “I want to show you Myself. But first, come walk with Me.”
Oh, that invitation just sends tingles up my spine! How thrilling to be invited into a private, holy journey with the God of heaven and earth. 🤩
My Christian virtual walking challenge opens the door for you to take your relationship with Him to new, deeper, more intimate levels.
To settle your mind.
To dedicate your body as worship to God.
To reawaken your spirit.
To find new purpose in your ministry.
Are you ready to see His glory? Sign up for the Jesus challenge below. 👇 Buckle up!