Because in all honesty, I don't. And I find that because I don't feel Him around me, I start to refuse to seek Him. I become lazy and disheartened. I, sometimes (ok I'll be honest again) I, often times, don't feel inspired. I don't feel that burning flame and desire to know Him and spend time with Him. Why? It's because I remember that feeling when I first started to seek the Lord- those gratifying emotions that had kept me going as a young Christian. But then, I had lost it.
But tell you what? The many times that flame for the Lord have dwindled- that's how many times I have been reminded of this fact: God is present, He is real- no matter how I feel.
"..Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
Words aren't enough to describe God's unchanging nature- He is indescribable. Yet we measure His presence merely on our feelings, our emotions. Surely, God is more than an experience. Yet, that is what we usually seek- we seek that excitement, that wonder, that overwhelming emotion- then after all is lost- God is gone.
So what then do we do? Do we just wait until we get the feelings back? Do we just keep still and let God make Himself known?
How about we keep our faith? Let us not measure God's power and presence in our lives merely on how we feel. Because if it were my feelings alone, without faith, I would think I'd be lost right about now. I'd be back to old habits, old vices- be of earth than UNearthed (see the reference there? ;p ) Faith placed in God keeps us going, not feelings.
So what then do we do? Do we just wait until we get the feelings back? Do we just keep still and let God make Himself known?
How about we keep our faith? Let us not measure God's power and presence in our lives merely on how we feel. Because if it were my feelings alone, without faith, I would think I'd be lost right about now. I'd be back to old habits, old vices- be of earth than UNearthed (see the reference there? ;p ) Faith placed in God keeps us going, not feelings.
"..because it is by faith that you stand firm." 2 Corinthians 1:24
Another thing we could do if we are stuck is to tell God exactly how we feel- or lack thereof. If there is anyone we can really be honest with- it is with God. Admitting this lost feeling towards Him is also a sign of faith. It is by faith that we know that God will listen and still love us otherwise.
So, if we find ourselves losing that desire.. that feeling- let us then remind ourselves of God's nature, His promises and what He has already done for us. He died and saved us- that alone is worthy of all our praise and thanks.
"O LORD, you are my God;
I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
you have done marvelous things,
things planned long ago. " Isaiah 25:1
I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
you have done marvelous things,
things planned long ago. " Isaiah 25:1
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