Cold.........so very cold

[Sword-In-Hand]

Ok, by the title it could be implied that I'm about to go on some morbid rant or whining spree, but hey that's not the case . I suppose I could have posted this in a prayer forum, but I didn't want alot of people perhaps saying the reason I feel the way I do is because I need to get "resaved". I don't buy into that heresy lol.

Anyway, I'm a born again believer and follower of Christ. There is no doubt and I have His Spirit living inside me.

I've just become so cold over everything. It's like all of my emotion has left me. My passion to serve the Lord has faded, my prayer life and studying of God's word has dwindled down to almost nothing and I used to be an avid reader and honestly I miss it. I know the answer to the problem is to just keep praying and seeking God even in the valley, but I would like some helpful prayer from anyone who would like to do that for me. Also, if you don't mind, throw in a little prayer for my wife too. She rocks! Thanks in advance.

 

[Jessica Lauren]

Of course I'll pray for you both!

 

[bleechers]

My advice is always (a) read the Word... OK that's an easy one... so let me expand a little I'd suggest you get excited about the depths of wonder in the Word. Get a good book on typology... you'll never look at Leviticus the same way again!

Look for a book on the typology of the Tabernacle. It will inflame your love for both Christ and the scriptures. The wonder of the work of the Holy Spirit in revealing Christ in the OT will thrill your heart. You will also see types of salvation and glory in what God has done for you!

There is a good introductory book on the Tabernacle by Ritchie that is available here:

http://www.logosbookstore.biz/Detail/Item.asp/ID/0825436168

As a secondary thing, I would get involved in a local Body. Nothing like functioning in the Body as we were designed. To do this, you'll most likely want to avoid a "mega-church". Find a place that values the priesthood of the believer and which allows you to function.

And I'll say a prayer too !

 

[Lynn73]

I'm going through kind of the same thing, Sword. Don't give up. The suggestions here sound good.

 

[newlite]

that sounded like the old me... i became a chirstain though. if you are a christain, mabey you should ask god to help and pray about whats happening. also pray he'll straighen your relation ship (i guess for your wife to but im mainly refering to you and god). thats what i heard my camp counsuler tell someone.

 

[seebs]

Hmm. That almost sounds like plain old depression.

 

[SumTinWong]

Hmm. That almost sounds like plain old depression.

Same here. Even the great Charles Spurgeon suffered with it his whole life. I have gone through spells of desert time myself. Be faithful to your study of the Word and then wait on the Lord.