Webster dictionary defines numb as unable to think, feel, or react normally because of something that shocks or upsets you https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numb I know there are certain things that have happened in your life that have caused you to be numb. I urge you to not allow yourself to stay in that numb state and cause you to keep your mouth shut! This is what the enemy wants you to do. The enemy knows the call God has on your life and he knows God wants to use you in a mighty way. So if he can keep you in that state of numbness, Why Not?! I know we have all had that feeling that God is not listening, you don’t feel that connection, you are not up to going to church, you may not want to read his love letters(The bible). It’s ok that you have had that feeling BUT you can’t stay there. You have to remember that God loves you and he is always here just waiting on you. James 4:8 says “ Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you….” That verse is letting us know that it’s on you. God is not going to force you to do anything. You have to move towards him. Another translation says
Come close to God, and God will come close to you. James 4:8, NLT
In the natural, the best thing to do when you are numb is to exercise. Keep yourself moving, get up, and do something. It is the same spiritually. When you are not feeling that connection you have to welcome him in your presence. Ask him what are you missing. The scriptures say ask, seek, find. (Matthew 7:7) Start the conversation with him, go back to his love letter, get back to doing what you did before you felt the disconnect. I guarantee you once you start there, that feeling and the answers that you are looking for will be revealed!
I know you are probably like what if that doesn’t’ work?. It will God will not leave you alone. You just have to take the first step. If you need that extra assurance if you cannot handle it on your own, confide in someone that you trust that will pray with you, hold you accountable, someone that will not allow you to stay in that place. (James 5:16, NIV)God has placed people around me in different seasons to push me back to him. There is nothing wrong with you, do not condemn yourself, this will pass. If you do not have at least one person. If you need a safe place to help push you back to him- comment below. I am here to pray with you, and to listen. I know that feeling of being numb. So I know you will overcome it!
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1, ESV
God Bless,
Denise@GodsQuietStorm
Such an important message! I’ve been in that numb state in attempts to avoid pain but I also missed out on the joys of life. I’ve learned how to feel it all, ask and receive God’s wisdom through it all. Thank you for sharing!
Hello Ita!
Amen!! I’m so happy that you have overcame that numb state by trusting and allow the wisdom of our Heavenly Father to get you through! No more missing out on the Joy that he has for you! That is a blessing! Thank you so much for your words!❤️
God Bless,
Denise@Godsquietstorm
This was encouraging!! I just posted in my group Step One: Decide to TRY. Step Two: TRY. Step Three: TRY again!
Hi Erin!!
Awesome!!! I really love that!! Yes, keep trying! Don’t ever give up!! Thank you so much for your response and words!
God Bless,
Denise@Godsquietstorm.com
Thank you for those encouraging words today. I have been numb more times than i would like to admit, but God is always on time and willing as long as we don’t stay numb. Keep on asking keep on knocking.
Hello Tacara!!
You are so welcome!! Yes our God is so Awesome!! I am so glad that God had pulled you out of that numb state!! He will never allow us to stay stuck in that place! He has so much more for you! Thank you for your sharing!!!
God Bless,
Denise@Godsquietstorm.com