I'm Just Not Feeling It!

There are times when I'm just not feeling it...

Sometimes I feel like not doing anything at all.  I might even feel like just being alone.  I sense this feeling of carelessness come over me.  Maybe I'm just tired, or sleepy, thinking too much, or overwhelmed. I feel without emotion or strength for no reason at all.  Perhaps I'm just not in a good mood. But, with time I have learned the true meaning behind these emotions.

I have learned to understand that its not a feeling, but a yearning.  

I feel this way because my self desires to draw near to Him.  I have learned that it is my body's natural way of reminding me that something is missing.  Usually, I just feel like I need some alone time with Jesus, not necessarily because I may think I need him, but I feel like its His way of calling me.  I have learned that more often than not, God is trying to reveal something to me or lead me to something important in my life.

I have slowly learned to not only hear the voice of God, but also to feel his presence surrounding me.  When this happens I feel like I can't do anything else until I have some alone time with Him. I do whatever it takes to find some quiet time with Him because I no longer want to feel this way.  I make sure that I'm not just taking a few minutes or keeping track of the time while I'm with Him, but I just simply and genuinely spend some alone time with God. I get on my knees and begin to think of Him.  I think of His Goodness and all that He has done for me.  It is amazing to see him transform me from my inner most being.  The Holy Spirit just takes over and begins to transform and change me by removing those unwanted feelings and replacing them with love, hope and trust.

The hardest part is simply doing it. I just have to submit!

Once I'm alone and focused on Him the Spirit just leads me.  He leads me to places in my mind, thoughts and ideas, feelings and emotions that I need to focus on. That sense of weary and carelessness is suddenly lifted off of me.  I no longer "feel" heavy, tired or overwhelmed.  But, with renewed strength I feel prepared to face any challenge ahead or to simply maintain my hope and peace.  Most of all, in my conversations with Him, I am reminded of how much he loves me and how important this friendship is to me.

I encourage you today to tap into that inner self.

Have you spent much time alone with God lately?  When was the last time you spent some quiet time meditating on the word of God, on His promises, thanking him for what he's already done, thanking Him for what He's going to do.  Believe that God has a good word for you and learn to listen to Him.  He might choose to speak to you in a different way than the way he speaks to me, but learn to understand where your "feelings" are coming from and to hear or feel God calling you.

God wants to hear from us at all times.  Maybe you are going through a difficult season in your life right now or perhaps you're perfectly fine and everything is going well.  Nonetheless, remember that  God is your friend.  And just like any other friendship, it is important that we continue to build on that relationship in order for the friendship to grow and for trust to build.

So, I encourage you to get out of your comfort zone.  Drop the t.v. remote, stop watching you tube videos or scrolling through facebook and spend some hard core quality time with the one who made you.  The one who gives and takes away.  The one who yearns for you to be closer to Him.  The one who brings you peace and restores your home.

 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.  Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.  Isaiah 40:29-31

I hope and pray you have been inspired and motivated.  Please share it forward.