69. Q&A: How to Grow Closer to God When You don't Feel Like It?

In this episode, I dive into the common struggle of feeling spiritually dry and distant from God. I address the challenges we face when we don’t feel like connecting with God and offer practical steps to help us grow closer to Him, even when our hearts feel distant. If you’re in a season where it feels hard to pray, read Scripture, or even believe God is near, this episode is for you.

I explore why we might feel spiritually dry, offering insight into emotional fatigue, distractions, unresolved sin, and unmet expectations. Then, I share six practical steps to help you draw closer to God, along with powerful Bible verses to encourage you along the way.
6 Practical Tips to Grow Closer to God:

1. Be Honest with God

• Prayer isn’t about perfect words; it’s about being raw and honest. Just like David in the Psalms, pour out your heart, even your doubts and frustrations, before God.

• Bible Verse: Psalm 62:8 – “Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.”

2. Return to the Basics

• Even if it feels hard, read Scripture. God’s Word has the power to revive a weary spirit. Start with sections like the Psalms or the Gospels.

• Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

3. Create Space for God

• Unplug from distractions and intentionally seek quiet moments to connect with God. Spend 10-15 minutes in silence, meditating on Scripture or simply inviting God into your day.

• Related Episodes: Episode 49, Episode 59, Episode 67.

4. Worship and Gratitude

• Worship before you feel it. Worship songs or thanking God for small blessings can shift your heart and perspective.

• Practical Tip: Make a gratitude list of three things every day, even in difficult seasons.

5. Stay Connected to Community

• Surround yourself with others who are seeking God. Being in community can reignite your faith.

• Related Episodes: Episode 29-36, where I share how I became a Christian.

6. Rest in God’s Grace

• Your relationship with God isn’t based on your feelings but on His unchanging love. Rest in His grace, knowing that He is faithful, even when we feel weak or vulnerable.

• Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”

Bible Verses to Encourage You:

• Matthew 11:28-30

• Isaiah 40:31

• Romans 8:28

• Ecclesiastes 3:1

Call to Action:

This week, take one small step toward God each day. It could be a simple prayer, reading a scripture, or sitting quietly in His presence. The journey back to intimacy with God starts with one faithful step at a time.

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