I need a pick me up!

aggiebug

I am talking spirtual pick me up  (although my energy level is in the negative numbers as well)

I was sitting in church Easter Sunday, and I don't remember what the pastor said but it made me realize that I need a spiritual pick me up.  I go to church almost every Sunday and I try to read a bible/ christian book (non fiction) every day, but I need more.  I think I am missing the fellowship with others, like a bible study, and the serving of others right now.  I have always loved doing community service, from cleaning a stadium to serving food it didn't matter.

I am just not sure where to start.  See I am taking 24hr in school, and then I have to come home and study so I really don't feel like I have predictable time slots.  Like I don't want to obligate myself to a bible study on Sun nights when I have many Mon test.  Does that make sense? 

And the service is the same thing, so many of my weekends are spent at school or traveling to see my FI. Once this semester is over my schedule changes every 2 weeks and is even more unpredictable than it is now.  Its almost like I feel selfish devoting so much time to something for me, even though I know this career choice will give me so many opportunities to serve and this education is required.

I think this post has turned more into a whiny vent and I am sorry.  But any ideas of little things I can do would be appreciated.  I need some kind of pick me up and Dr.Pepper just won't cut it.

sweetpea0911

Have you ever seen those "NOW That's What I Call...Faith" CDs?  J and I have those and some othe mixed CDs in the car that if we have to miss service or are on our way back to school from home on a Sunday, we pop those in and listen.  It's nice =]

Also, does your church have a large youth group, or a youth program at all?  (some churches in my area don't).  You could maybe volunteer to chaperon some trips with them - my youth group was forever wanting to go on picnics and stuff when it was nice out, but we didn't have "reliable adult chaperones" from the church to take us.  That would provide fellowship, and wouldn't be something you had to continually commit to.

Just a thought.  Hope you feel like you make that connection again soon! I'll send up a few prayers for ya.

B&B1221

Yep, I've definitely gone through times where it felt like I was just in a funk.  Those times are not fun!  What really gets your fire going, spiritually?  If it is service and fellowship, there are some things you can do that aren't on a set schedule.  My church has a "widows workday" service project every couple of months where we go help widows of the church with yard work, small fix-it problems, etc.  If your church has anything like that, they would be able to direct you to some widows that you could contact on your own as your schedule allows.  You can help them with little things, or just spend time with them and take them to lunch, etc.  And, that is something you can include your fiance in, if he is interested.  Basically, whatever you are passionate about, just start including it into your day when you can!  Good luck! :-)

desi2002

You know what I do? I listen to K wave 107.9 all day. That way I am listening to sermons all day long. I don't want to just go to church on Sunday and then be absent from God until the next Sunday. Listening helps me get the "food" that I need during the week.

iamjoesgurl

I have been feeling the same way.  I'm in a study by Beth Moore (with a DVD and discussion) and she said something recently that struck a cord with me.  She is very close to God and it wasn't always that way.  She said that she prayed for God to help her love Him more.  I have been trying to remember to do that.  My desire is to love Him more and I think no matter how much I love Him, it will never be as much as He loves me (so this is a prayer that I can pray without end).  

Be encouraged!  These times don't last forever. 

aggiebug

Thanks ladies!

I needed the encouragement.  I truly love service and  I think that is the hardest thing about being in school still, it feels selfish. I will work harder to find something I can do.  I will!

 @ Iamjoesgirl. thanks for that thought!  That is always a prayer worth praying! 

aneresRN

I felt like I was in a similar situation a couple months ago.  I felt really stuck, so I just kept praying to God to make me on fire again.  I also felt really challenged to make time to read my bible every day and incorporate it into my every day life.  What also really helped was getting involved in a young adult ministry at a local church. I needed to meet other 20 something Christian women and this group was such a God send.

Don't get discouraged, keep praying! 

TriSaratops10

aggiebug! First of all, good to see you over here!

I definitely hear and understand what your saying about hectic schedules that don't really conform to other people's schedules; making volunteer work difficult. 

For me, I have done a pen-pal thing (via email) to kids in missions (set up through my church) which obviously can be done at any time of the day.  I also find walking out in nature whenever I can very refreshing; no matter how brief I feel comforted being surrounded by God's creations.

Another idea is trying to find someone in school who is like-minded (and like-scheduled!) who you can share your faith with?

HTH!

aggiebug

Thanks for the tips TriSaratops,  good to see you here as well ,   Those are great ideas, am going to have to look into some of those options.