Sunday people!
Today, I need your help.
I know we usually reflect on what God has been teaching me throughout the week, so I can share it with you and hope that you get something out of it too.
But, today, I feel dry.
I don’t feel like I have learned much over the past 2 weeks. If you want me to be completely raw and honest, I haven’t even felt like spending time with God lately.
Maybe that’s terrible. But, you know, it’s also REAL.
It’s so crazy how there can be these stretches of time where we feel like we are truly EXPERIENCING God. We look FORWARD to spending time in His word, and we see it come alive in our lives as we learn to walk in it.
And then, even the next day, we just don’t. want. to. Do. It.
This has been me lately. With traveling a lot (I got back last night at midnight from California, and we head to Missouri to buy a house on Friday) and preparing for a MAJOR move, while trying to still work, I’m tired.
I’m cranky. And I just don’t want to read my Bible or listen to sermons or do anything right now. I feel like I only do it because that’s what “good Christians” do, and I am being totally legalistic about it.
It feels bad.
Do you have those stretches too? If we’re being totally honest with ourselves, I don’t think I am alone.
I’m 110% sure that it’ll get better soon, as that is what always seems to happen. But, I’m asking you: what do you do during these times to get you out of the funk?
Any helpful strategies that have worked for you in the past? I would love to hear them in the comments!
Happy Sunday friends!
Hannah says
When I get in a bad funk, I just take few minutes to remind myself of all the other things God has helped me with, and it reassures me that He will help me through the next one. I love how honest you are in your post. Stay strong and keep praying!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much for reading and being so encouraging Hannah! It means SO much!
Marilyn GS says
Hi Taylor,
I made a discovery on my smart phone in the Bible Gateway app. If you don’t have that app, do download it. First read a few verses in Genesis 1 starting with Gen 1:1. Then….Tap on the menu icon in the upper left corner and tap on Resources. A list of commentaries will come up. Tap on Matthew Henry Commentary. Find Gen 1 and read his commentary on the verses you just read. I cannot believe the insights this man has written on the Bible!!! He lived in the late 1500’s – yeah! the late 1500’s !! And every time I read what he wrote I go deeper than I could have imagined in the Word. He will show you things you have not heard in a sermon, or read in some book, and brother, does he stick to the WORD ! In the app, he references many Scriptures to support what he has just illuminated for you. If you don’t fall in love with the writings of Matthew Henry…I will be very very surprised. I told my 19 yo granddaughter who is attending Multnomah University (Bible school), and she has reported back to Grandma – she loves reading …. oh I call him by now … Matt H. Let me know what you think, Taylor. It’s my morning cup for sure…..for about an hour. You will get excited about the goodness, the wisdom, the mercy, the love of God for you….and want to share (I guarantee it) your new found insigts with your friends and family. “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman, that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.”
Taylor Kiser says
I had no idea!!! Thank you for sharing Marilyn!
Martie Vosloo says
Rev 1:5-6 its says that He has made us Kings and Priests to forfill His purpose by the expansion of His Kingdom. When you realise your role and accept your role where God has placed you, you will flourish and remain steadfast. The reason people become negative and weary is because they loose focus on Jesus and His purpose. Always remember you are not doing this alone, as in 2 Cor 6.1, We work together with Him; we are in partnership with God. Remember you are never alone and always remember His Spirit lives in you.
Taylor Kiser says
You are the best! Thank you for the encouragement Martie!
Angie says
I love the openness here! Clearly, this is a part of our human condition! As long as we are living in this world, we will always have the old man/new man war going on inside (Romans 7). We think it shouldn’t be so. I agree praising our God is key. He inhabits the praises of His people. So keep good music going that lifts up the Savior. I usually do try to find a sermon as well. I talk with my husband when I’m like that and he can usually give me a word that helps- or I have a close friend who is spiritual and I can count on her to have a word of encouragement for me (Isaiah 50:4). Praying with my teenagers blesses my soul. Maybe read the words to a couple hymns- the messages in them point to the goodness of God. How Firm A Foundation is one. I guess just try to position yourself in places where the Holy Spirit is speaking- don’t miss church! God bless you.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Angie!