Do U have burnout?

[Kamtre]

Well, recently, ive got outta a serious case of christianity burnout (basically, feeling like you might as well be talking to a piece of paper for all it's worth praying to god) well there have been other factors that got me out of the burnout, priv. messge me if you really want to know, though im not really feeling like typing alot right now... I will probably add the stroy to my journal sometime. Anywho, one step ive found is basically:
1)- Instead of praying in your mind or speaking into the darkness, write it out in a sort of prayer journal, it might not work for you, but I know it worked for me really well.

(well thats it, if any1 has other ideas, i would be happy to hear them.)

 

[TheThirdLink]

Hi there.

A kind lady here at CF taught me to use a small prayer box. What I do is I take index cards, write my prayers on them, then put them in my prayer box (which is a small box big enough to hold the cards). Then I put that box in a private spot in my room where nobody can see but the Holy Spirit. I list all kinds of things, like my worries, burdens, blessings, fears, praises, thanks, etc. Just life in general.

Thank you for posting this topic. Very interesting.

 

[Smi1eWarrior]

Prayer box... what an awesome idea!!

I should give that a go. Might be a cool thing too look back on too.

Thanks.

Mara

 

[jesusfreak3:16]

That is a great idea. maybe the lord will speak to you in many different ways god bless you

 

[MattMMMan17]

Yes, I do experience this "burnout" you speak of. Remember, we do not pray or go to services to experience an emotional "high". We go to praise God, worship Him, because that is what is right. He Does give those energies to those who need that infusion of Him, perhaps as an aid to their Faith, perhaps as a reward for it. But we are called to love Him at all times, in the good, and the bad. Of what proof is your love if you always get that "feel good" feeling from it? Love him through these brief periods of spritual stagnancy. That is the true love we are called to emulate. The love of Christ. When you are through with this life, Christ will say to you "When you were high, you loved me, and when you were low, you still loved me. This was the test of your Faith."

 

[TheThirdLink]

Prayer box... what an awesome idea!!

I should give that a go. Might be a cool thing too look back on too.

Thanks.

Mara

It wasn't my idea, but I'm glad you like it.

God bless you all.

 

[The_Lords_Froggy]

I've tried the prayer notebook once, but in the past, I did a journal on www.xanga.com It's ok..but sometimes I feel stranger there than if I'm talking in my mind or on a sheet of paper to the Lord. God bless. =)

 

[Kamtre]

Hey, u know, ive gotten really back into the faith even since ive posted, and even tho im not experiencing burnout, i guess i am gonna try the prayer box thingy, thank that lady for me third link!

 

[ChildofLight85]

i also use a prayer journal, and i find it really helps. also, i sometimes have a hard time focusing on praying b/c i have a million things running through my mind, and writing helps me to keep my mind on what im doing. i also like it b/c i can write down when God answers past prayers too.

--Child of Light

 

[Kamtre]

ya, thats also a reason i did the prayer book(light brightens) i forgot, but thats the main reason, to keep my mind on prayer.. thanks lol

 

[The Story Teller]

If you take God out of the passengers seat and put HIM in the drivers seat then all is well..