"Having said that, beloved, we are fully convinced that there are more beautiful and excellent things, which flow from your salvation. For God, the Faithful One, is not unfair. How can he forget the beautiful work you have done for Him? He remembers the love you demonstrate as you continually serve His beloved ones for the glory of His name. But we long to see you passionately advance until the end and you find your hope fulfilled. So don't allow your hearts to grow dull or lose your enthusiasm, but follow the example of those who fully received what God has promised because of their strong faith and patient endurance." ~ Hebrews 6:9-12 TPT
I'm going to be honest. These past few weeks have been pretty rough for me. Most of the time I found myself unmotivated for God and unwilling to spend time with Him. I was discouraged, and it didn't feel like God was working. Sometimes I would go back to God, only to push him away a few hours later. My emotions had gotten the best of me, and I had a mask up most of the time. I felt bottled up in myself and every night I would go to bed hurting.
I knew I was struggling with apathy--apathy in my friendships, apathy in my work, and most importantly, apathy in my relationship with God--but I just didn't know how to get out of it.
I remember searching up apathy in the Bible app, trying to find a verse that talked about it. That's when I stumbled across Hebrews 6:9-12. As I read that verse, I felt a flicker of hope and strength flare up in my heart.
This verse didn't change me; it didn't change my problems. All it did was give me the encouragement I needed.
That encouragement gave me the strength to move forward. Sure, it was not easy. My problems and my burdens did not go away immediately, it still hasn't, but it gave me a nudge in the right direction. Instead of drowning myself in my feelings, I began to trust God with my problems. I started lifting them up to Him, and trusting Him with them. It's still a work in progress, but I have been filled with more joy because of it.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still hurting, but I know God is still good. I believe that He has so much more in store for me, things that I can't imagine. And even though I cannot feel Him working, I know He is. He is growing, refining, purifying me in this season, and although it's hard to believe it, it's true.
And all of this is the same for you!
God has so much in store for you! He has so many good things lined up for you, if only you were willing to trust Him! You don't need to have crazy faith; all you need is baby faith, mustard seed faith.
We all go through seasons. We all have these times where we feel alone. But God is working. He is growing your roots deeper. He is strengthening you!
So don't lose your enthusiasm! Continue pushing forward, continue seeking Him, even when you feel like nothing's happening.
Think of Abraham. He trusted God, and God made a covenant with Him, that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. Think about Daniel or Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Even after they were exiled to Babylon, practically forced to conform to Babylonian ideologies, they stood firm in their faith. Daniel was thrown in a lion's den, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown in a blazing furnace. In both instances they were saved! Why would He care any less for you? He takes care of the lilies and the birds, clothing them and providing for them. And if He cares about them, surely He will care about you! He loves you and I so much; His love surpasses all understanding.
So keep praying! Keep seeking Him! Don't lose hope, for even in the darkest valley, He is there!
God is not done with you!
If you need some uplifting/encouraging songs, listen to these:
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