Kicking Boredom to the Curb

When life becomes overwhelming to the point that I can’t make headway, I have a tendency to enter a state of boredom.  ‘How can I possibly be bored when I have so much to do?’ you might ask.  

Well, maybe boredom wasn’t the right word.  The truth is, I stop finding enjoyment and fulfillment in my tasks.  My creative juices stop flowing and I begin to just go through the motions, the paces of life.  

This is not where God wants His people.  He wants everything we do to be done with a thankful heart.  He wants us to live our lives to the fullest.  He bought our freedom so that we could LIVE not just EXIST.  

When I start to feel the tugging of discontentment, boredom, or even a lack of interest in things I normally find enjoyable, I know it’s time to take action.  I can allow these feelings to overwhelm me or I can run to my Rock for strength, my Fortress for shelter, and my Friend for comfort.  He never disappoints.  

He is always there when I call.  I never get a busy signal.  He never tells me to call back later or avoids my attempts to get together.  In fact, He welcomes me.  His love refreshes me.  Spending time in His presence gives me a fresh perspective, a new energy, and a song of praise.  

Psalms 61:1-4 (NLT)  Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.  From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.  For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.  I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.