Posts
Have you ever felt spiritually dry even though you have been doing all the right things?
When that happens we often make one of two choices. We either blame our church because it no longer meets our needs ("There's too much milk and not enough meat") or we blame ourselves. In this second instance, we decide that we need to fix the problem - often by doing more - more Bible study, more prayer, more acts of service, etc.
Maybe, just maybe, there is no problem that needs to be fixed at all. Could it be that the God who made you and loves you has pulled Himself away just a bit to create in your heart a greater hunger for Him? Is it possible that instead of being chronically disappointed in you, He actually wants to be closer to you?
Could it be that spiritual dryness is an invitation for intimacy and not an opportunity for guilt and criticism?
I think so.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Thanx, Kevin. I needed to hear that today. Blessings always, Renee
ReplyDeleteI see this played out repeatedly in the Song of Solomon. The Beloved keeps leaving the Shulamite and in so doing forces her out of her comfort zone. She suffers as she seeks Him with the result that lack of Christlikeness is revealed so that it can be submitted to God for change. Then when the journey seems unbearable He shows up again to refresh and encourage her!
ReplyDeleteSad truth is that we have so far to go in our Christlikeness journey! Fortunately, the journey is one of baby steps with each one taken - in His ability - applauded by Him our Lord!
We are so good about placing ourselves under guilt and shame when often the things we feel or don't feel are orchestrated by God, but we keep kicking ourselves over our "lack" of spirituality. It is all about relationship, not performance, our response to the Spirit with expectancy and hope,Jesus is so freeing, we are learning to be free daily! Yeah! Keep writing Kevin!
ReplyDelete