Ok...... So what about those days or moment when you just feel *plop noise* blah... Yeah...
Sometimes, even when counting our blessings and realizing how wonderfully grateful we are for where God has us in life (which comes with living for Christ in the spirit and not in the flesh), we find ourselves in something of a slump. The slump usually consists of a nice blend of feeling not tired but not energized...not bored but not particularly excited about anything...not in physical pain but also not the most spry... It just consists of this morose little middle area that just lingers like an uncomfortable rash.
This a lot more common for those of us followers who are on the spiritual journey alone (meaning without others physically present to ease the tough spots). It can be a really hard time to get through when this feeling arises. You can't really say anything is "wrong" but you don't really know what to do to make yourself feel better...or at least "normal".
After you've spent time doing your usual activities, and you've spent time studying and reading the Word... Perhaps even spent some designated quiet prayer and reflection time with the Lord 🙏🏽 ...you've done all of these things and you find yourself still feeling a bit flat... Then what?? 🤷🏾♀️
I know personally, when these slumps happen to me, I either find myself in need of a good cry or I accept it as an opportunity to explore something new. We've all heard the saying "Let it all out", and I think sometimes that could be what these slumps are a product of. Now, while I pray the Holy Spirit gives me the words to write when uploading here, I will say that this particular theory is just something that I'm feeling but believe the Spirit is confirming subtly within me. Perhaps that means that it is true for some or true at times but that there is more to it not yet revealed to me.
With that, I'll say that I know the feeling guys. I would be telling a fib if I said I wasn't having one of those days right now 🤷🏾♀️ But what do we learn from Paul in the Scripture?? ... sometimes these thorns in the side are meant to keep us close to the cross. If we feel great all day every day 💯 percent of the time, we could begin to lose focus on what trusting God looks like and what relying on Him and His promises really means.
So friends, I know it's uncomfortable. I know it sucks and just feels down right poo... but we know the God we serve. His promises are greater than our problems ☝🏽
Now say it with me... WE SERVE A GOD WHO CAN, NOT A GOD WHO CAN'T!
That means no matter what kind of ruts or slumps or any other kind of valleys we find ourselves in, our God is truly the One who can save us, rescue and restore us. Amen. God sees our pain, and Jesus is always ready to comfort us. So let's give our time to Him and keep trusting 🙏🏽
I love you all in Christ. If you feel really down and just can't seem to look up...
Let's pray about it...
B.B.S.S
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