Have you ever gone through a dry season in your walk with the Lord?
You are going through the motions but your prayer and worship don’t feel genuine. That has happened to me at times, and it can be discouraging. You may feel like you are in a desert. You are parched, wind-whipped, frayed around the edges, burned out, and begging for some refreshment. You desire to have those rivers of living waters flow through you.
Here are some suggestions for what to do when you are in a spiritual funk.
- Listen to worship music. Play some praise music you love, songs you have worshiped along with before, or try some new tunes.
- Be honest with God. Confess to the Lord what you are feeling. He knows and He understands.
- Talk to a trusted friend. Share your struggle with another Christian friend and ask for prayer.
- Remember this is just a season. Don’t be hard on yourself. No season lasts forever, so trust God that He will deliver you.
- Listen to a podcast. There are some great faith-based podcasts that will encourage you and your walk with Jesus.
- Switch it up. Try reading different versions of the Bible than you typically read. Pull out some devotionals you haven’t read in a while, buy a new one you’ve heard of, or borrow one from a friend. You may even try listening to the audio Bible.
- Spend time in silence. Sit in God’s presence and listen. Open your hands and your heart to receive His words.
- Try coloring in a Scripture coloring book. This can be a great way to read the Word and bring some life back to your dry bones.
- Go on a retreat/day retreat. Find a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and focus on your relationship with God.
- Open up your Bible and read passages that have previously brought you comfort. The Lord is faithful and will woo you back with His kind and familiar words.
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Here are some podcast suggestions:
The Next Right Thing by Emily Freeman
Dear Daughters by Susie Davis
Gospel in Life by Tim Keller
Bethel Podcast by Bethel Church Redding
Here are some Scripture coloring books for adults:
Sweeter Than Honey: a Coloring Book to Nourish your Soul
Whatever is Lovely: A Coloring Book for Reflection and Worship
Here are some devotional suggestions:
New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotion
The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms
Other blog posts you may enjoy:
Things Your Pastor’s Wives Wish You Knew
Chatting with You about the Hard Times
Chatting with You about the Hard Times Part II
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I hope you found some helpful tips for what to do when you are in a spiritual funk. May the Lord bring you to a place of amazing faith and overflowing joy.
Please feel free to email me for additional podcast, devotional, or Bible suggestions at everydaynatalie@gmail.com. You may also email me if you’d like prayer.
Love this, Natalie! I look forward to listening to some of the podcasts and looking at a few of the coloring meditations.
Thank you, Patti. I am fairly confident you will love each of the podcasts!
Cool ideas! I think it is good to mix it up and add some spice to your daily routines!
So glad you found them to be helpful! Yes, a change in routine is never a bad thing!
I think it is very wise to remember that it may just be a season. I went through a long – several year – period where I could hardly pray. But I never doubted the Lord’s presence. It was a season of just walking together. And in a way, when I look back at it, it was actually a very sweet and tender time.
Thank you for sharing your story, Rachael. Those seasons of just walking together are such growing times, aren’t they?
Love these suggestions! I know one thing that really helps me is to get away from distractions, i.e. Social Media and T.V.
Thank you, Rosanna! I agree that screen Sabbaths are very helpful during those times 🙂
Natalie,
Great Recommendations! Love your blog, and can’t wait to listen to some these podcasts.
Blessings, Misty
Misty, thank you so much! I love each of the podcasts I listed and hope you’ll enjoy them, too!