I didn’t realize I was spiritually drained until I caught myself going through the motions — reading the Bible but not absorbing anything, praying but feeling numb, showing up to church but still feeling empty.
I was pouring from a cup that hadn’t been filled in a while. Lately, I have been busy with the podcast, my blogs, creating content, writing, and still holding down a 9 to 5 so it is not farfetched that I am at this place of burnout.
Can you relate?
We talk a lot about physical rest and mental health, but spiritual exhaustion is just as real — and just as important to pay attention to.
Sometimes it creeps in quietly, hidden behind a packed schedule, a daily routine, or even church activity. But the signs are there… if we’re willing to look.
Let’s talk about it.
Signs You Might Be Spiritually Drained
1. You feel disconnected from God
You’re praying, but it feels like your words are bouncing off the ceiling. You’re reading the Word, but it’s not hitting your heart the way it used to. You’re not mad at God — just… distant.
2. You’re easily overwhelmed
Small things feel big. Everything feels like too much. You’re running on spiritual fumes, and even basic tasks start to feel heavy.
3. Your joy feels flat
You used to feel alive in your worship. Now you feel stuck. Joy isn’t missing completely — it’s just harder to find.
4. You’re more reactive than reflective
Snapping more. Praying less. Making decisions from a place of anxiety instead of peace. When your spirit is low, your responses shift.
5. You’re doing for God, but not being with God
This one is big. You’re serving, helping, posting Scripture — but your personal time with Jesus is drying up.
And maybe worst of all…
6. You feel guilty for feeling this way
You think: “I should be stronger. I should be more grateful. I know better.”
But guilt isn’t from God — conviction is. Guilt condemns. Conviction invites. And right now, God is inviting you back into rest and relationship.
So… How Do You Recharge Spiritually?
Here’s what I’ve learned (and am still learning):
1. Pause and Be Honest with God
God already knows you’re tired. You don’t have to fake strength or joy in His presence.
In Matthew 11:28, Jesus says:
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
That’s not just physical rest — it’s soul-deep renewal.
Start by being real:
“Lord, I feel distant. I’m tired. I need You.”
That kind of honesty is the beginning of healing.
2. Return to Simplicity
Sometimes spiritual burnout comes from overcomplicating your relationship with God.
You don’t need a two-hour devotional, five highlighters, and a structured prayer journal to reconnect. (Though those things can be great!)
Start small:
- A single Psalm read slowly
- A quiet walk while talking to God
- One worship song on repeat until your heart softens
Go back to the basics. Let God meet you in the quiet.
3. Disconnect to Reconnect
Sometimes we’re too spiritually overstimulated — too many sermons, too many devotionals, too many voices.
It’s okay to pause and just listen for His.
Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray (Luke 5:16). If He needed space to recharge, so do we.
Try a short digital fast. Mute the noise. Let your spirit breathe again.
4. Get Around People Who Point You Back to Jesus
Don’t isolate. Sometimes spiritual dryness grows in the dark.
Find your people — the ones who don’t just ask how you are, but pray for you on the spot. Join a Bible study, text a prayer partner, talk to a mentor.
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 reminds us:
“Two are better than one… if either of them falls, one can help the other up.”
You weren’t meant to walk this out alone.
5. Rest, Then Rebuild
This isn’t about rushing back into “doing” — it’s about letting God restore you from the inside out.
Isaiah 40:31 says:
“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength…”
Let that verse wash over you. Strength is coming.
As you wait, rest.
As you rest, heal.
As you heal, your faith will rise again.
Final Thoughts
If you feel spiritually drained, it doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human.
And the beautiful thing about God is — He’s not asking you to crawl your way back. He meets you right where you are with open arms and rest for your soul.
So today, let this be your gentle reminder:
You don’t have to “feel” on fire to still be loved by God.
You don’t have to perform to be filled.
You just have to come.
And when you do — He will meet you, refill you, and remind you that your best days in Him are not behind you.
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