All the Feels - Leading Our Emotionsنموونە

DAY 21: APATHETIC

Do you feel distracted, numb, or disappointed with all life has thrown at you? Maybe you’ve noticed the fire + passion you once lived with has dwindled. Your prayers might be shorter, it’s harder to connect with people, and you’re not as excited about things. This feeling has a name; apathy.

It creeps in over time and is a dangerous place to stay. I say this not to scare you, but to give a holy warning. When we become desensitized to our emotions, detached from God and people, it’s a foothold for the enemy to take ground in our hearts + lives. Wake up, don’t let him!

Apathy can be difficult to navigate, but the Lord doesn’t leave us alone. There’s a story in the Bible about the Church in Laodicea that Jesus calls “lukewarm,” neither hot nor cold. Jesus says, “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” (Revelation 3:19-20, NIV)

Can you hear Him knocking at the door of your heart? Invite Him in, allow Him to breathe life back into your bones, awaken your soul, + restore your joy. The God who raised Jesus from the dead lives in You so you could have life to the fullest.

Call someone today + be honest about what you’re feeling. Make sure it’s someone who can speak life, challenge, and encourage you as you begin to open your heart up to the Lord again.