Right now i can't seem to get out of this spiritual rut i am in, i can't pray, i feel like my faith is running low, i feel like God does not see the pain i am in, i feel like i should be further along in life then i am, depression and anxiety have started to control my life again, i feel a bit empty, although i am blessed, i know things could be a lot worse for me so i take comfort in knowing God is meeting my needs but important things that i should have experienced in life by now have passed me by and i feel like i might not get the chance to do those things as i get older, i feel like i'm missing out on something, please pray for me to continue to have patience and guidance from God.
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I am in a spiritual rut.
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Philippians 4:6-8
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6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
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6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Meditate on These Things
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
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What specific things have you not done? I notice the word "should" used. It's important to be careful using that word, as it is implicitly judgemental in nature.
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Remember, God's plans are to prosper you, to give you a hope and a future (Jeremiah 9:11)
We can't always see what he's doing, but we can trust that he is working everything together for our good.
You talk a lot about how you feel - I know feelings are hard to ignore, but really they aren't what is important. Feelings are affected by illness, tiredness, hunger, so many physical things that are out of our control. But they don't chance the truth - however close or far from God you feel, he is right there with you, and his amazing, unconditional love for you hasn't changed and never will.
It's much easier to say than to do, but try to look at God's truth and not your feelings
Praying for you, sweetie
We can't always see what he's doing, but we can trust that he is working everything together for our good.
You talk a lot about how you feel - I know feelings are hard to ignore, but really they aren't what is important. Feelings are affected by illness, tiredness, hunger, so many physical things that are out of our control. But they don't chance the truth - however close or far from God you feel, he is right there with you, and his amazing, unconditional love for you hasn't changed and never will.
It's much easier to say than to do, but try to look at God's truth and not your feelings
Praying for you, sweetie
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I;ve found a few ways that I have stayed spiritual through a rut and maybe they can help you.
1) Gospel/praise music
If you enjoy any songs from Christian radio or church, you can usually find them on Youtube. If I don't know the song name or who sings it, you can Google 'lyrics, song, christian '<<enter part of song lyrics here>>' and find out the name of the song and then look at Youtube. With a Google Account, you have the option of adding any video to a 'playlist', so make a playlist called Christian Music or something and start adding videos.
Then when you are at home and cleaning the house or taking a bath bring up your playlist and they will play in order.
2) Try to read at least 10 verses per day. Start in the Gospels or Romans. Reading 10 verses would take less than 5 minutes, so that should not be difficult.
3) Give God a few minutes of prayer right in the morning, maybe only two or three minutes. Ask God to help you through this struggle and tell him what you are thankful for. Pray for yourself, if you need help, pray.
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