Spiritual Slumps
When an athlete is in a slump, it’s called a slump because the recent performance is noticeably less impressive than normal. So when you say they are in a slump it is no way a judgement on their worth as an athlete. Simply a temporary issue that needs to be worked out.
It’s the same in the life of a Christ follower. David talks to God about one such slump in Psalms 13. I love how he demonstrates to us that we can release our frustrations on God. So many people think prayer needs to be like speaking to the Queen of England, with a specific protocol. Don’t get me wrong, our father in Heaven is the ultimate of royalty. He is also our father and loves us as such. We must go to him with our frustrations and sorrow as well as praise. I’ve been trying to get into a habit of not asking God for what I think I need. Instead I go to him with my feelings about things and ask him to make it better by whatever means HE wills.
I must admit I have my times of sinful worry and although I trust in God, I have to remind myself to take it all to him. As I prayed about this the other night I heard our Lord tell me something that sent chills up my spine and tears out of my eyes…. “How would you feel if one day Timmy was spiritually broken and didn’t consider coming to you?” OUCH!!! I’m learning more and more everyday how God can use parenthood to open our eyes.
Let us all pray for each other daily. Just as the greatest athlete can go through slumps, so shall those who walk close to the lord. I’m realizing that the more I attempt to do for the kingdom, the more the enemy attacks me and distracts me.
