We read in the book of Isaiah, “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall” (Isaiah 40:29-30). In other words, there comes a season in each of our lives when we feel we cannot go on. We feel as if we are going to crash and burn, spiritually speaking. Similarly, we all face seasons when coldness gets into our heart — perhaps because of the monotony of daily life.
Marriages often get into trouble because there is no effort on the part of either spouse to rekindle the flame of love. Likewise, coldness can seep into our relationship with God — particularly when we become so accustomed to the pattern of our Christian walk that we begin to do things on autopilot. Soon the weight of repetition and personal trials start to crash in upon us, and before we know it, we feel like we are going to lose lift, just as an airplane does when it loses speed.
It is imperative that we recognize God has already told us what to do when this happens. Just as a pilot is trained in certain procedures so that he will respond properly, so we must heed God’s instructions and trust what He says rather than relying on our own instincts.
The Bible tells us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
God has told us in Jeremiah 29:11: “I know the thoughts that I think toward you … thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” He will bring you to that place of freedom that you long for, give you the strength you need, place a renewed vision within you. So trust the Lord and acknowledge Him in all your ways, and then watch where He will lead you!
Carter Conlon joined the pastoral staff of Times Square Church in 1994 at the invitation of the founding pastor, David Wilkerson, and was appointed Senior Pastor in 2001.