Over time, however, you lose your passion and zeal, as if someone poured ice water on your spiritual fire. Or worse, God seems to have taken a one-way trip to Neptune. I know the feeling — been there, done that.

Most Christians experience these seasons on occasion; a new perspective is often required to see them through. Keep these thoughts in mind when you face a time of spiritual dehydration.

1. Being a Christian doesn’t mean life will be perfect. Jesus said that when we follow Him we will have times of trouble. (See Matthew 5:10-12 and John 15:20.) If you don’t believe me, then just read about the lives of godly men such as Paul, Moses and David. Being smart doesn’t eliminate problems, but godly wisdom makes them more tolerable.

2. God will never leave, even if you do something stupid. Look up Deuteronomy 31:6. In this chapter, Moses commissions the next generation and reminds them of God’s faithfulness. Moses’ time was coming to an end, but the Israelites didn’t need to fear. They needed to depend on God, not Moses. On whom are you depending?

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39). Nothing can separate you from God’s love. Take comfort in that promise.

3. Satan’s influence is underestimated. Satan works overtime on Christians. He’s far more intelligent than all the brilliant scientists, but he isn’t wise. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12).

You’re in a spiritual battle, and you need to be ready. Memorize Ephesians 6:10-18 to prepare for battle. Remember, God is still in control, and He knows your weaknesses and why you’re experiencing a spiritually dry season.

In time you will see your passion for God restored as you take on His perspective.

Tips to Keep Faith Alive
Read your Bible daily. Proverbs 3:5 says to lean not on your own understanding. Instead, depend on God’s Truth. Put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-17). Make the Sword of the Sprit — the Word of God — your weapon of choice.

Pray every day. Talk to God about the good and the bad. Be honest, not religious. Make it a habit to pray wherever, whenever.

Find friends who are committed to their relationship with God. Check out Ecclesiastes 4:9-10.

Keep a list nearby to jot down all the good things God has done for you over the years. One of the Israelites’ main problems was they kept forgetting all the ways God took care of them.

Realize God is testing your faithfulness. Check out the story of Habakkuk.