Finding Your Way Back to God When You Feel Empty Inside
There are moments in life when our spiritual fire begins to flicker.
You pray, but it feels like your words are hitting the ceiling.
You read your Bible, but nothing sinks in.
You go to church, yet still feel far away from God.
If you’ve ever felt like that, I want you to know—you’re not alone.
Every believer, at some point, walks through a dry season. Even David, a man after God’s heart, cried out,
📖 “My soul thirsts for You, my flesh longs for You in a dry and weary land…” – Psalm 63:1
So if you’re feeling spiritually dry, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It simply means you need a fresh encounter—and that’s something God longs to give you.
1. Don’t Pretend—Be Honest With God
God is not waiting for the “perfect” version of you to show up. He wants the real you.
Even if you feel numb, distant, tired or confused, talk to Him about it.
Say,
“Lord, I don’t feel close to You right now, but I want to.”
“Help me. Draw me back. Renew my hunger.”
Your honesty is the first step to healing.
2. Return to the Secret Place, Even if It Feels Dry
It’s tempting to pull away from spiritual practices when they feel routine.
But that’s exactly when you need them most.
Show up for:
- Quiet time
- Worship
- Scripture
- Prayer
Even if your heart doesn’t “feel” it yet, your spirit is being fed.
📖 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:8
The feelings will return, but your faith must lead the way.
3. Meditate on Psalms and Scripture That Speak to the Dry Seasons
The Psalms are full of raw emotion—joy, sorrow, hope, fear.
They remind us that we’re not alone in how we feel, and they reconnect us with truth.
Here are a few to start with:
- Psalm 42: “Why, my soul, are you downcast?”
- Psalm 63: “My soul thirsts for You…”
- Psalm 23: “He restores my soul.”
Don’t just read them—pray them.
4. Talk to a Trusted Friend or Mentor
Sometimes spiritual dryness grows in silence and isolation.
Open up to someone who can pray with you, speak encouragement, or simply walk with you through this season.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Community isn’t just about connection—it’s about covering.
5. Stir Up Your Fire Through Worship
When you don’t know what to say, worship says it for you.
Play worship songs that lift your spirit and remind you of God’s love.
Even just sitting quietly in God’s presence with a worship song playing can shift the atmosphere around—and inside—you.
6. Fast and Reset Your Focus
Sometimes, we become spiritually dry because our lives are full of distractions.
Fasting helps us quiet the noise and make space for God again.
You don’t have to do a long or complicated fast. It could be:
- Social media fast
- Skipping a meal to pray
- Fruit fast (like Daniel)
The goal is to reconnect—not to impress God, but to realign with Him.
👉 Related: The Fasted Life: What Daniel Taught Me About Consecration, Favour, and Walking with God
7. Trust That God is Still With You—Even Here
Feelings come and go.
But God’s presence never leaves.
He sees you. He hears you. He’s working—even in your dryness.
📖 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
You may feel far from Him—but He’s closer than you think.
In Closing
Spiritual dryness is not the end of your faith journey.
It’s simply a signal—it’s time for renewal.
Time to slow down, press in, and let God restore what feels lost.
You may feel dry, but God is still the Living Water.
You may feel empty, but He is still enough.
You may feel weak, but grace is still your strength.
Don’t give up. God is not done with you. And joy is coming again.
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Your fire isn’t gone—it’s just waiting to be rekindled. Let God refresh you, revive you, and fill you again.