Wilted Faith

Wilt:

to become limp and drooping, as a fading flower; wither.

to lose strength, vigor, assurance, etc.: to wilt after a day's hard work.

In the world we live in, being tired is often an understatement. In so many of my conversations in asking others how they are, I often here “I am so tired” and the same typically goes for me when someone asks me how I am. Tired is often our answer. We live in such a fast paced world where our attention is pulled in so many different directions. As humans, we are involved in numerous relationships....marriage, kids, friends, co-workers, relatives, etc. It can often feel draining and tiring. We work, we serve, we take care of our families, connect with our friends and try to pencil in laundry, packing lunches, cooking dinner, cleaning up, etc. Balancing responsibilities in today’s world is exhausting.

My boyfriend came and spent thanksgiving with my family and I. He brought both my mama and I flowers (so sweet, thanks babe!) and the flowers lasted SO long. Weeks later and they were STILL standing. My parents and I were shocked, to say the least. One afternoon I walked into my room and noticed the flowers were finally wilting and I was confused....they had lasted so long! I picked up the vase and realized there was no water left....I had failed to give them fresh water.

Thanksgiving 2017

In that moment the Lord spoke to my heart and helped me to understand the spiritual state of many people....myself included at times. If we are honest, we have all been there. We have or have had wilted faith because our vases are empty. We are so distracted and pulled in so many different directions that we often neglect the very One who gives strength to our souls and hope to our hearts. 

John 4:13-14

Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”

When we drink from the well of this world, we are left empty and dry. There is a God size hole in our hearts that only He can fill but so often we try to fill that hole with anything and anyone else. But, when we drink from the well of Life, our hunger and thirst is satisfied. For example, the woman at the well....Jesus came to her already knowing her story. She was sleeping around with many different men searching and hoping for love...trying to quench the thirst of her soul. You see, we all have a desire to be loved and accepted....we are designed for love. With arms wide open, Jesus offered her a drink from the well of Life...a cup of Love....from His heart to Hers. 

The flowers that lasted for almost...ever!

Many often have a perception that God is only judging them for their sin....failing to recognize He is a gracious God also longing to forgive our sin. Instead of judging the woman sleeping around, He met her in the space she was in and offered her something more satisfying. Living water for her soul...to cure her wilted faith. He offered her Himself.

John 3: 17

“God sent his Son into the world not to judge 

the world, but to save the world through him.”

So, maybe you’ve got a case of wilted faith. Maybe you feel like your in a place where you have no faith at all. Hang in there and cling to the Lord, friend. Sit at His feet and pour your heart out. This morning as I poured my heart out to the Lord, I was venting to Him and saying “Lord, I’m just SO angry! I just can’t believe....” and then I studied some scripture on anger. Thankfully those moments with the Lord gave me the grace to maneuver throughout the rest of my day. It is this Living water that strengthens our souls and fills our hearts with hope.

If I am struggling in a certain area, one thing I like to do is look up scripture on that particular topic or read different books/chapters related to that topic. It renews my mind and refreshes my soul.

Cheers to 2018 and living for Jesus!

Xoxo

Beth