Spiritual Weariness

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?”  (Psalm 22:1)

Christians aren’t immune to seasons of spiritual weariness. At times we lack the motivation to read God’s Word or to pray to him. Sometimes we struggle to engage and find joy in worship or biblical discussion and fellowship. Sometimes our minds come under attacks of depression and grief weighs heavy on our hearts.

Whether we are in a dry season, a sorrowful season, or anywhere else, we need God’s Word, presence, and people. God knows our hearts and our very deepest needs, and he isn’t unsympathetic toward us in those things. He is compassionate, kind, and patient.   

Even in these moments or long seasons of weariness, God has not forsaken his children. He still hears us and loves us. It is okay to feel this weariness, but it is so important that when we are in the middle of it, we still come to Jesus. Even if that looks like exhausted, angry, heartbroken crying, he says “Come to me.” He will give us rest and he will lead us out of that place.

Come to him today, trusting that he will give you rest.