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A student who just started in his journey with God shared to me his situation: When I started my relationship with Christ, I was so passionate to know Him. When I learned how to read God's Word, I devoured it and was so excited to "hear" from God. But these days, it's quite different. I feel as I there is something lacking in me. I am not as excited as I used to be. I'm not reading the Bible as much as I used to. Is there something wrong?
Often times we go through times when we find ourselves less "excited" about our relationship with God. I understand what you mean, because I've been there many times. For me there are reasons why we experience this. But first, let's get some things out of the way. Let's try to answer these questions:
1. Is it a sin issue? David said, "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me ..." (Psalm 139:23-24). Sin no matter how big or small hinders us from entering into the presence of God. And if the answer here is yes, I encourage you to return to God, ask forgiveness for your sin and continue walking with Him in His strength. He is faithful to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
2. Is it a relationship issue? How are your relationships with your family and your "neighbors"? Is there an unresolved conflict with another person? They can rob us of joy in the Lord. Jesus tells us that when we come to worship God, if we remember that someone has offended us, we must first go to that person who have offended us and be reconciled with them (Matthew 5:23-24).