Our Verse: Phillipians 3:14 I press on to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus

You're trying to read your Bible. You read, but you don't seem to get anything out of it. Nothing seems to click. What's this all about? Some days, some weeks, every word seems to jump right off the page, but not today. What's up?

Every God follower has times like this. It's not abnormal. Think of it as a winter season.

As you look at those winter trees, it looks like nothing is happening. But actually there's a lot happening. It's just that the action is not visible. Deep underground the tree is prepping for springtime. It is gathering strength for the time of growth.

It's the same for a Christian. There are times of big action and growth and also times of apparent inaction when God is preparing you for new adventures.

We can be strategic during these times. First, recognize the slow time for what it is.
Dedicate special time for prayer. It's our Mountain concept of getting away from screens and noise to a quiet place to hear from God and tell him how you feel. He may tell you about things you need to change as His follower. Try reading other parts of your Bible. The Psalms is always a good place when you're having hard times. Often the writers of the Psalms are having tough times themselves. You will relate to their struggles and God's answers.

For sure you will come out of that dry time. I have... God will send times of refreshing, newness, when hope returns and Scripture crackles with energy!

This is one of the cycles of life- Dynamic action times and times to wait. Out in front of you, in time and space, God is there setting things up. People and events are being arranged and He will lead you to them at just the right moment. Press on, as our verse says, to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus!