What To Do When You’re Living Life On Autopilot
How is it already November? I could swear I was celebrating a New Year only a few weeks ago. As I sat trying to remember what had happened during the year, I realized it was a whole lot of the same ole, same ole. Apparently, I’ve been living my life on autopilot.
Going Through Life on Autopilot
The song by Dolly Parton came to mind when I started thinking about my daily routine.
Tumble out of bed and I stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawn and stretch and try to come to life
Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin’
Out on the street, the traffic starts jumpin’
With folks like me on the job from nine to five
Let me apologize now since you’ll probably be singing that song for the rest of the day. Lol! My point is that it seems like every day, I do the same thing. Wake up, coffee, work, food, go to bed. There are a few moments that are sprinkled in to keep things interesting, but for most days, it is blah, blah, blah.
The Pros and Cons of Living Life on Autopilot
Living my life on autopilot has its advantages. I know when I’m getting up, how my day will look, and when it is finished, I have a nice soft bed. The problem with days like this is that they all run together. Time slips away from me, and before I know it, I’ve let life go on without me.
Routines also happen in my walk with the Lord. I’ve noticed that there are days when I read a few verses in the Bible out of habit, not out of desire. I post a Verse of the Day on my daily posts and in my emails, but I rarely take the time to meditate on the verse. My walk with the Lord has become blah, and I’m sure He has noticed.
They say that knowing what the problem is is half the battle. It sure feels like it is only the beginning of the battle. How do I change my walk with the Lord and keep it from running on autopilot?
Re-energizing Your Walk with the Lord
They say that knowing the problem is half the battle, but it sure feels like just the beginning. How do I break out of the rut and bring my walk with the Lord back to life? How do I get off autopilot and start truly living in each moment, especially when it comes to my faith?
Here’s what I’m learning: God desires a living, active relationship with us. He doesn’t want us just going through the motions; He wants our hearts, our minds, and our spirits fully engaged. The Bible gives us a few reminders of how to rekindle that passion and stay connected to Him.
Bible Verses to Refresh Our Faith
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
This verse reminds me that true transformation comes from allowing God to renew my mind. Maybe breaking out of autopilot starts with a fresh approach—setting aside intentional time to pray, read the Word, and let Him transform my heart and mind.
Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
This verse encourages me to approach each day with purpose. Instead of going through the motions, I want to remember that everything I do is for the Lord. When I approach life this way, even mundane tasks can become acts of worship.
Psalm 51:10-12 (NIV)
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
David’s words remind me to ask God to renew my heart and restore the joy of my salvation. Sometimes, we need to invite God to stir up that passion again, to remind us of the excitement we once felt in our walk with Him.
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
When we feel stuck, God is already working to make something new in us. He wants to lead us out of the rut and into a fresh experience with Him. This verse encourages me to let go of what’s routine and look forward to the new things God has planned.
A Call to Renew Our Walk with God
It’s okay if we find ourselves on autopilot from time to time, but God calls us to live fully and abundantly with Him. It starts with small changes—pausing to meditate on His Word, spending a few extra minutes in prayer, or just asking Him to reignite our passion. I don’t want to let the “blah, blah, blah” of life steal the joy of my faith, and I know He will meet me right where I am to help me rediscover that joy.
To GOD Goes the Glory
Have A Blessed Day
Let’s End with a Prayer
Lord, thank You for desiring a relationship with me that is real, active, and alive. Forgive me for the times I’ve gone on autopilot, drifting through life and my walk with You. Create in me a new heart, God, and restore the joy of my salvation. Show me how to break out of routine and seek You with my whole heart. Help me to live each day with purpose, for Your glory, and to remember that everything I do is for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Needed to see this today. ❤️
Thank you for the Bible verses. It is a wonderful reminder, to start each day with peace and prayer.
Thank you for the reminder to be present with the LORD.
Well said! I too get on auto pilot and wonder where the week went! I read my devotion and find that I need to re-read it because I wasn’t focused! Thank you for the reminder to be in the moment and include God into our daily journey.
Create a clean heart in me O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. One of my favorite verses and I pray it daily. Thank you this post today Tania. We are all guilty of drifting along in auto pilot at times. Thankfully, we are forgiven by our loving Lord.
Thank you for sharing! Just what I needed!
Tanaya, this post is as if God spoke directly through you as always thank you for allowing him to speak volumes through you have a great Sunday
It would be an honor if the Lord used me to speak to you.
Thanks, Tania. This an answer to a prayer of mine. God bless you.
Tania
Your message today was right on time. Love your verses.
Days on automatic have become too common for me. Hope yo improve during Advent . Thanks again. Mary
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your Sunday posts! THANK YOU for always giving praise to GOD! I feel the same way some days just on auto-pilot and working, working, working, but not living. Keep up the good work and THANK you for sharing your fun days, family and clothing, with us.
Beautiful way to start my Sunday! Thank you.
And, I received a $50.00 Amazon gift card from you this morning! You really do pick a name and send them, how lucky for me!
Many thanks,
Pam M
I hope you find something wonderful for yourself.
Praise the Lord for all his goodness and wisdom. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and God’s word with us.
Amen! It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut. I have a daily devotional I read that helps me to really engage with the Lord daily! God bless your day!
I have found after many years of struggling to “find time” that I do best if I just get up in the morning, make a cup of tea, and go visit my Lord. Granted I’m a grandmother now so it’s easier to do that but my point is that I made a set time and a habit to get me in my chair with my tea and my Bible. I’ve read the Bible front to back a number of times but recently realized I often didn’t retain what I just read (especially in the Old Testament) so I’ve started reading it out loud softly which helps me keep my focus and retain more with understanding. And I’m using the verses I read as prayer guides — there is so much to pray about as we read God’s word. Maybe this will be helpful to someone else. And I try to remember that God’s mercies are new every morning.
I know this will be very helpful to everyone!
Thank you! This post is fantastic and inspiring! Probably the best ever since I met you! 🙏✨️❤️
Wow! Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you, Tania, for sharing your heart and these verses.
As I have said many times, your Sunday posts are my favorite! Have a great dy🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for the beautiful message & prayer today! I want to do a new daily Bible study for the new year is there one you recommend?
I’m actually looking for one, too.
The Bible Recap is wonderful.
Thanks I will check it out!
Wonderful message and beautiful prayer Tania! That is one of my favorite verses in the Bible
Psalm 51:10-12.
Kathryn 🙏💕
A thought provoking post, for sure. In my senior years, I have fallen into a boring routine. There is so much I want to do so I am not sure what I am waiting for!!
Tania, I love your Sunday posts.
“And all of God’s children said, AMEN!”
Amen! Thank you for sharing what God puts on your heart!❤️
Lorri, I share my struggles in hopes that others will know they are’t alone,
Love this message this morning. Just what I needed as I wrap up the week, and preparing for the next. Sitting with my coffee and reflecting. ❤️
I’m glad you enjoyed this post.
Wonderful message! Thank you
I love this and needed it today. Thanks
Amen and Amen!! It’s so amazing that the God who created the universe wants time with me every day. Thank you for this encouragement today. Have a blessed week.
Good message and love the prayer. I prioritize prayer time and Bible studying like a spiritual workout.
Thanks, Tania, for this reminder. I really needed it today!
Thank you for your Sunday posts. To God be the glory!
Amen. And thank you.
I really needed to hear this today. Thank you🙏❤️
Happy Sunday, Tania! I’m headed to church soon but love your Sunday posts! Always encouraging!
Thank you for your post today. We have wonderful promises in God’s Words for us.
Good reminders —it is easy to get stuck in a rut.
These words and verses touched home with me today … thanks!
Amen!
Thank you for the reminder…to not go on auto-pilot but to be “present” and intent on His purpose!
Thank you for the reminder…to not go on auto-pilot but to be “present” and intent on His purpose!
This really hit home. I feel like I’m on autopilot as well and also not giving God enough of my time, that He deserves. Thank you for the verses that are great reminders for me.
Thank you so much! I truly needed that right now!I think the busier I get my mind turns to auto- pilot to get by, not to God who does much more than get me by, He sustains me!
Thanks for this reminder. I needed it!😇
Oh my word, this is a timely message! when I woke up this morning, one of my first thoughts was that I felt like I was in the Groundhog Day movie, living the same day over and over! Of course, those first thoughts should have been Thank You For This Day, Lord, It’s Going To Be A Great Day. Maybe I need a sign saying that next to my bed!
Kathy, if you find that sign, let me know. I need one, too!
Thank you for this!
What a beautiful message that I needed this morning. Losing my husband very unexpectedly 4years ago has turned my life into a blah. Auto pilot just to keep moving forward. I need a refresh, restart with focusing on our God and savior. Thank you.
Laura, you’ve been in survival mode. I can understand how you were living just to take one day at a time.
Autopilot, sounds like me! Thanks.
Thanks for the reminder