If you were starving physically, you’d feel it and see it. But how do I know if I am starving spiritually?
There would definitely be signs. Here may be a few of them:
You are relying on other people to feed you (Matthew. 4:4). You rely exclusively on someone giving you the Word, whether the weekly sermon or daily thought from a Bible app.
You are not getting revitalized by the words of Jesus (John 6:63). You are not motivated and driven when you read the words of Scripture, even if that means deep conviction.
You don’t crave the Scriptures (1 Peter 2:2). You’d rather binge watch the newest series than start studying a new book of the Bible.
You are not growing in your understanding of deeper truths (1 Corinthians 3:2). There are some truths that are simple, others that require more study.
You are not delighting in your study of the Word (Psalm 119:103). God’s truth given to us is a delight to discover, not a laborious exercise.
You find yourself drifting in what you believe about God and His Word (Psalm 1:1-3). The Bible says when we delight in the Lord and His word we are planted.
You are not boldly, through prayer, coming to the throne of grace confidently (Hebrews 4:16).Your prayer life is sporadic and cumbersome.
You rarely share Christ, and you’re likely embarrassed to do so (Romans 1:16). The gospel is not a source of embarrassment, it’s the power of God.
You rarely think about God during the week. (Matthew 22:37). You do not really love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
I have seen many of these things in my own life at different times in my life. I don’t want to be starving spiritually – I want to be fully nourished and flourishing in my walk with Christ.
Noticing these indicators in your life? Here’s some possible solutions:
- Humble your heart, and recognize you don’t have it all together (but true humility would begin to do something about that).
- Begin to cultivate your walk with God through daily disciplines in prayer, Bible study, and Scripture memory.
- Have spiritual depth in your relationships with other people, where you can discuss openly victories and struggles.
- Have regular worship with God where you meditate on His grace and forgiveness in your own life. Bask in His incredible love for you.
Don’t delay. Spiritual starvation results in a whole host of problems in your life.
Never had a spiritual appetite? Read here to see what could be causing that.