What Do I Do When My Faith Gets Boring?
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Boredom is defined as:
"the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest."
There are days when we can become tired physically, emotionally and spiritually.
When you find yourself getting weary in your spirit, that is the best time to find rest in God.
*Just as you rest your body, let your soul and spirit rest in God.
Heres what Isaiah 40 says:
Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion.But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:30-31
*Ask yourself: What is taking center stage in my life?
When my mind or heart starts to focus on other issues or concerns, as more important, it starts losing its focus on the greatness of God. When problems take center stage, or when our personal desires become more important than Gods mercies and goodness in saving us, then we have lost our focus. This is the best time to identify what is causing that distraction or preoccupation, and bring it to the Lord in prayer.
*True faith is a daily adventure with God; not a religious practice of Dos and Donts.
Practicing religion is not the same as having a personal relationship with your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Trying to fulfill a checklist of dos and donts is boring! But experiencing God, deeper and deeper is fulfilling! The more you obey God daily, the more interesting and meaningful, life gets. The less you obey, the emptier you feel.
1st Corinthians 2:9 says:
But as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him."
God has prepared a life far beyond our own human expectations.
Let us learn to fix our eyes on Him and his Word, and to keep our hearts grateful.
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your holy word. I surrender to you my mind, body and emotions. Let your Holy Spirit fill me once again with the joy of my salvation.
I surrender this distraction to you : ____________________________
Thank you that You have prepared for me an overcoming life.
I choose your ways and your thoughts over my ways and thoughts. I receive your promise in 1 Corinthians 2:9 that as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him. In Jesus name, Amen.
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