Wednesday, July 30, 2014

when you feel disconnected from god


 
It happens to all of us. We have seasons of intense faith, where we feel it in every inch of our souls, and are on fire with desire for more. And then there are the dry spells. The ones where you know God is there and you still believe, but you can't seem to find that connection again.
 
There are times when we are talking about our faith but not connected to the words we're saying. Times when the words seem a little empty. Times when our hearts aren't in it.
 
In those times, connecting to Jesus is one of the hardest things to be motivated to do. Seeking Him sounds hard and we aren't really up to it. It all seems a bit frustrating. How can I seek Him when I just don't feel him? How can I connect when it all feels so empty?
 
This journal is an excellent resource to help you find your love of Jesus again. I wrote these things out in a season of dryness myself.
 
And in those times our souls are truly the most desperate to connect. In times of dry faith, the only thing to do that can bring the faith back is to dive in and drink in the living water. In times of dry faith the only thing that can ease the apathy is putting even more energy and effort into connecting with the one who knows your soul.
 
Write down what draws you nearest to him. Note the times that you've felt Him most. Find the things that inspire your heart, and seek those things out.
 
My mission here is to show the love of Jesus through my words and actions, and to help women connect with Him on a deeper level. And I am so excited for a new opportunity that has come up to help do exactly that, for those who are in a dry season or a season of abundant faith.
 
Once a month I'll be writing a review of a book from Crossway, and using it as an opportunity to tell what I have learned and teach more of what I know. I am so excited to grow in my own walk and to help you, sweet friend, to grow as well.
 
I'm so ready to take on this journey and to start reading my first book. This one is all about studying the Bible and how to really dive in, and I cannot wait to learn from this, share, and provide some of my own tools and tips.
 
So, sweet friend, if you are feeling disconnected, dive in. And tell me how I can help you. Nothing brings me more joy than to see someone growing in faith and expanding their journey.
 
How do you reconnect when you're running low on faith? Where do you look for your inspiration?
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26 comments:

  1. Love watching you grow and take hold of all that is Jesus. You shine so bright my love!

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    1. You know the scene in Elf when Will Ferrell shouts "SANTA?! I KNOW HIM!!!" Well I internally did that when you commented. Love you friend!!

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  2. Needed this so so much. I cant stand those times when I feel disconnected and like I have to push harder to stay close. I am so excited to see you do these book reviews and I will be checking out that journal :) Thanks for posting friend!

    xoxo
    Lauren
    Sincerely, Lo

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    1. I'm so glad it helped you sweet friend! I am so thrilled to start these reviews and see how everyone grows!

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  3. This is SO good. Those dry times are always so challenging but sticking through it is really rewarding at the end!

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    1. The dry times are what make the full times so sweet! We don't get the full without pursuing through the dry!

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  4. I always journal my way through them, and also look back on what I've written in times I didn't feel disconnected. Being reminded of His goodness is really wonderful.

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    1. Reading back through journals is a wonderful way to reconnect and remember what that felt like. And reading something new like a great book can be an excellent inspiration starter as well. Sometimes my own words don't do it but the words of someone else can just strike something in me!

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  5. I've been there. Anyone who says they haven't is lying. And to let's be honest, I'll be there again. For me, I have to keep doing the things that bring me close to him: read his word, write in my journal, pray. Even if I don't *feel* it, I remind myself that faith is not a feeling even when I am "feeling" so close to him. Thanks for this!

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    1. Faith is not a feeling. So true. I think a lot of us lose sight of that sometimes and when we aren't feeling it it's so easy to question whether it's real or not. But persevering through the drought is what makes it so much stronger.

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  6. such a good topic!!! I think I just continue to read and pray, even when I don't always feel like I'm having revelations from the holy spirit - I know that He is with me and not to turn away or give up in the down times

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    1. So true. He is with you; He just might be doing a little behind the scenes work in your life and you can't see it yet.

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  7. Thanks for sharing Kaitlin! It's nice to see that we don't have to struggle alone. I've GOT to get one of those journals. It's so pretty!

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    1. Get that journal girl! I love it. And I'm so visual that having something really pretty to write in makes me so happy.

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  8. I love this! Great tips :) I have to check that journal out. I can't wait to read your crossway review! I need to do mine!

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    1. I can't wait to read yours!! We'll have to coordinate so we aren't reading the same book at the same time lol

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  9. Great advice. It's so easy to find yourself feeling disconnected with so many things pulling us in so many directions. I love the journal advice. I may look into that. Right now I have the Olive Tree app on my iPad which is great for those moments I need a quick verse.

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    1. I don't have that app! Do they have an iPhone version? I've got SheReadsTruth right now and my only issue with it is that they don't have ESV which is what we use in our house. But that journal is awesome, and I also have a prayer journal from Val Marie Paper (valmariepaper.com) that I adore. It's great for writing down specific prayer which I find so helpful when I'm feeling a little lost or dry.

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  10. Great advise, wise words. The dry times come to everyone and its in those times where you can learn so much if you just stay in the word and pray. Thanks for sharing your heart! :) I come over from The Peony Project!

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    1. The dry times are truly special learning opportunities! If you persevere you find so much more knowledge and depth! Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. YES! This is SUCH good stuff. I am just coming out of one of these seasons right now and have been making myself sit down and have my quiet time every morning, no matter my mood or distractions. SO good for my soul and my days are so much better when I take that time with the Lord!

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    1. I'm so glad to hear you're coming out of it and that you stuck to it even when it wasn't easy!!

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  12. I love this post, Kaitlin! I feel like I'm in the dry season of my life right now, but I'm just pushing through!

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    1. Thanks girl! Let me know how I can pray for you and help you through your dry season!! That's what friends are for :)

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    1. You are quite welcome, and I apologize for not seeing this comment until now!

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