Spiritually asleep is a state of spiritual death that can occur when someone rejects God‘s presence. It leads to apathy, ignorance, and a preference for sin.
We often become spiritually asleep because of:
- To much stress in our lives
- Overworking
- Worry
- Being captivated by social media or television
- Constant busyness
The symptoms of spiritual lethargy can include:
- Little or no desire to pray
- Chronic indulgence of sinful thoughts and actions
- Avoiding personal accountability
- Decreased interest in Bible study
- Selfish and materialistic orientation
- Reluctant or sporadic attendance in a Bible believing church
There are a few ways to help with becoming spiritually awake:
- Making a point to read your Bible (the Word of God every day)
- Praying and reading your Bible out loud
- Take time to be still throughout the day (quiet time alone)
- Take walks and notice with things around you that God has made
- Have some deep devotion times
Spiritual sleep leads to physical death but spiritual awakening leads to eternal life and the power of God (Romans 8:6)
When you receive the light of Jesus and awaken to the things He has done. Everyone illuminated by Christ Jesus becomes a light for God. The greater the illumination the more we will project the divine image into the world.
From Pity to Praise 