I think our spiritual lives, like anything else, sometimes get stale and need new life breathed into them. Maybe the same old, same old just gets old. Every day I set aside time for some type of study/prayer. Some days it's a lengthy period, other days it's a short time, but there is always something. But it's the same thing. Bible reading, a little prayer, maybe a devotional. And then two days a week this blog. But I feel adrift and stagnant.
What do we do when this happens? Well first I know I need to go to my Father. I need to repent of any known sin. Look to increase my obedience in areas He's shown me I need to change or grow and then see if there is something He wants to change up about our time together. And I think it's time to add a new component to that time.
If we look around us at any given moment we see more variety than we could ever imagine. That leads me to believe that the Lord likes variety and I believe He also likes change. So why wouldn't that translate to our spiritual lives.
Perhaps a change in position. Maybe instead of sitting in a chair for prayer, get down on our knees, bow before our heavenly Father. He is worthy! How about adding some worship music at the start or end (or both!) of our time with Him. Sing songs of love and praise to our Lord to awaken our heart to His Presence. Start by reading a worship Psalm out loud. There a probably a million different ways to light up our "God time." If it's nice, sit outside in the fresh air and sunshine. I know I need something new.
Let's check our hearts too. Are we just going through the motions? I feel this happens to me a lot. I do my duty. Prayer and study become something to check off on my to do list. I say right now, that I repent of this and ask the Lord to cleanse my heart of this attitude. Sometimes, we just get lazy!
I do hate feeling disconnected from the Lord. But I have to say that just typing this all out, bringing it out into the open has helped open my heart up and I am ready for a new chapter in my walk with the Lord. What a wonderful God we serve....He desires us to see Him and sense Him with freshness every day.
Lord, You are awesome. I love the way You dig out the problem and bring it to the light so we can work on it together. I am forever grateful that You don't leave us drifting away, but draw us back to Yourself, with ties of love and tenderness. I am so blessed to be called Your child. Thank You. Lord, show us fresh new ways to commune with You. Set our hearts ablaze with passion for You, for Your kingdom, for time in Your Presence, and for the purpose You have for our lives. Lord, thank You for this entry. It's helped me open to Your touch. Lord lead us! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Seek God in new ways this week.
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