Momentum For Monday, May 6th 2024

“You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.” (Hebrews 5:12)

I remember when I was younger that there had come a point when I became bored with certain aspects of my Christianity. Church was good, but not enough. It was the same with small group. It felt like I hit some sort of wall and needed something deeper for my soul. It wasn't that I felt that way with God, but my routine or environment.

What I had come to learn was that I was growing and maturing. The newness of my baby Christianity was wearing off and it wasn't something people prepare you for. The things that fed me and nourished me in one season didn't quite cut it in another. I needed to make some adjustments.

Now, I didn't quit doing church and small groups, my expectations and reasons for doing them changed though. Church and small groups were more about corporate worship and community. It was no longer the main way I fed myself.

Babies stop needing others to spoon feed them and learn how to use a spoon themselves. At this point, it's not that a child no longer needs help and supervision, it's just not as it used to be. When growth occurs, change is required.

Over time, I discovered a love for journaling, personal Bible study, and reading on my own. I also listen to podcasts, sermons, and find other ways to feed myself spiritually. I didn’t know what I enjoyed doing at first, it took time to develop these things.

If you hit a wall in your spiritual life, it may be time to shake things up a bit or shift approaches. Don't stop doing good and healthy things, just make some adjustments to incorporate more ideas that feed your soul. It will take time to discover what best suits you, but God will help you along the way.

“But grow in spiritual strength and become better acquainted with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be all glory and splendid honor, both now and forevermore. Good-bye.”

(2 Peter 3:18)