How To Return To God When You Feel Disconnected

Join Braden Pedersen on Back to the Bible Daily as he tackles a quiet, often-overlooked struggle: spiritual numbness. Using Lamentations 3:19–23 as the anchor, Braden names the flatness we sometimes feel toward Scripture, prayer, and worship—and shows a practical, hope-filled way forward: don’t wait for feeling, call truth to mind and return to God with disciplined faithfulness. Read — Read Lamentations 3:19–23. Pay attention to the contrast between honest sorrow (“my soul is bowed down”) and the deliberate shift to hope (“But this I call to mind…”). Reflect — Ask: What truth from these verses can I call to mind when my heart feels disengaged? Journal one line that anchors you (e.g., “His mercies are new every morning”). Respond — Prayer: Father, I admit when my heart feels numb. Remind me of Your steadfast love and renew my mercy for today. Give me discipline to return to Scripture and prayer even when I don’t feel it. Amen. Reveal — Share one verse from Lamentations 3 with a friend or send a short message: “I’m reminding myself that God’s mercies are new every morning—thought this might encourage you today.” Invite them to read and pray with you this week. Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen, spiritual numbness, Lamentations 3:19-23, daily devotion, Christian devotion, Bible reading, spiritual disciplines, faithfulness, God’s steadfast love, God’s mercy, devotional podcast, short Christian encouragement