Overcoming Spiritual Dryness – Topic 05

Dryness isn’t always a sign of failure. Sometimes it is pruning or invitation. But it can also reveal drift, distraction, or unaddressed pain.

Common Causes

Unconfessed sin
Unprocessed disappointment
Neglected spiritual rhythms
Emotional exhaustion
Isolation from community

God often uses desert seasons to refine trust—removing reliance on emotional immediacy.

Rekindling Steps

Start with honesty. Journal what feels numb. Bring it into prayer and perhaps trusted community. Return to foundational practices at sustainable intensity.

Guarding Against Cynicism

Refuse narratives that God has withdrawn affection. Anchor identity in covenant love, not fluctuating feelings.

Prayer

Lord, breathe fresh life where I feel barren. Restore the joy of salvation and awaken holy hunger again. Amen.