Spiritual Dry Spell

PFC Nektarios · Post by **PFC Nektarios** » Sat 7 February 2004 12:18 am

I am a senior in High School and when ever I get back into school I have a type of "Spiritual Dry Spell" where I dont pray as offten I dont read my spiritual books, ect...

I get more involved in School work, the gym, ect... does this happen to you?

In Christ
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away · Post by **away** » Sat 7 February 2004 2:01 am

Yeah, when my alarm goes off.

Daisy · Post by **Daisy** » Sat 7 February 2004 7:09 am

Ironically I study theology so yes it does happen to me. I get moments of wondering what I am doing here etc. Best thing to do is just try and keep God in mind and realise everything is for a purpose.

Orthodox_Servant86 · Sat 7 February 2004 12:04 pm

Yes, I too am a senior in high school, and I often find myself in such a position, particularly last semester; I actually made excuses not to go to church, so that I ended up only going once or twice every three weeks . Admittedly, a couple of times was for the play we were performing, but as for the other times, all I feel is shame. But ever since that time, I've really started to clean up my act and all, so I feel more spiritually energized than... well... ever, I think.

peace,

PFC Nektarios · Post by **PFC Nektarios** » Sat 7 February 2004 12:32 pm

Ive got so many things to do.

I have tons of School work, last semister of Senior year you know what I am talking about justin. I have to get ready for bootcamp so I work out 4 days a week, ive got home life, Its so hard to keep some of your lifes time to God, I was recently made a Orthodox Catechumenate too . Speaking of Gym, Ive got to meet with my recruiter in about 20mins thanks for you guys help.

IN Christ
OrthodoxLearner

Orthodox_Servant86 · Sat 7 February 2004 1:35 pm

Oh hey, when you come back, here's a few more words that may be able to help. I find that when we are looking at a very full, busy schedule, it is all too easy to forget about the role God plays in every single thing that we do. His providence, His will, guides all things, including the mundane tasks of our lives and the most strenuous trials we are subjected to. Therefore, I find that whenever I am very busy, I try to recite the prayer of Jesus (to pray without ceasing) that I may focus my mind and my spirit on God, so that whatever it is that I am doing is transfigured into something I can really appreciate I am doing. It is like even if you are vacuuming or doing schoolwork, giving yourself two seconds to breathe and to focus your mind on God for peace really sets what you are doing into its place.

peace,

edit: oh, yeah, and it also does wonders for inspiring prayerful, spiritual reflection in your mind

Justin2 · Post by **Justin2** » Sat 7 February 2004 4:00 pm

It happens to me a lot lately. Since I'm stationed far from home, my Spiritual Father has recommended an old friend of his at a parish near my housing. Hopefully it will help, but by his prayers I'm sure it will. Oh, and Justin, good luck with training. What branch are you joining?