Psalm 22:1 (NLT) My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me? Why do you remain so distant? Why do you ignore my cries for help?

Psalm 22:1 (NLT)

My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me? Why do you remain so distant? Why do you ignore my cries for help?

My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me? Why do you remain so distant? Why do you ignore my cries for help?

Job 30:20, 22 (NLT)

“I cry to you, O God, but you don’t answer me. I stand before you, and you don’t bother to look. You throw me into the whirlwind and destroy me in the storm.”

“I cry to you, O God, but you don’t answer me. I stand before you, and you don’t bother to look. You throw me into the whirlwind and destroy me in the storm.”

God hears the prayers of the sincere; He turns away from the proud and unrepentant.

God hears the prayers of the sincere; He turns away from the proud and unrepentant.

11Six Secrets for Surviving Spiritual DrynessSix Secrets for Surviving Spiritual Dryness

Isaiah 59:2 (NLT)

But there is a problem--your sins have cut you off from God. Because of your sin, he has turned away and will not listen anymore.

But there is a problem--your sins have cut you off from God. Because of your sin, he has turned away and will not listen anymore.

Psalm 66:18 (NLT)

If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, my Lord would not have listened.

If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, my Lord would not have listened.

2 Chronicles 7:14-15 (NLT)

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land. I will listen to every prayer…

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land. I will listen to every prayer…

Isaiah 1:15-17 (NIV)

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen… Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, learn to do right!

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen… Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, learn to do right!

James 5:16 (NLT)

The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.

The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.

You are not seeking an experience; you are seeking God.

You are not seeking an experience; you are seeking God.

22Six Secrets for Surviving Spiritual DrynessSix Secrets for Surviving Spiritual Dryness

1 Chronicles 22:19 (NLT)

“Now seek the LORD your God with all your heart.”

“Now seek the LORD your God with all your heart.”

Isaiah 55:6 (NLT)

Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.

Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.

Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)

“If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me.”

“If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me.”

God deserves your best, not your leftovers.

God deserves your best, not your leftovers.33

Six Secrets for Surviving Spiritual DrynessSix Secrets for Surviving Spiritual Dryness

Colossians 4:2 (NLT)

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

Genesis 4:2-5 (NLT)

When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain was a farmer. At harvesttime Cain brought to the LORD a gift of his farm produce, while Abel brought several choice lambs from the best of his flock. The LORD accepted Abel and his offering, but he did not acceptCain and his offering.

When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain was a farmer. At harvesttime Cain brought to the LORD a gift of his farm produce, while Abel brought several choice lambs from the best of his flock. The LORD accepted Abel and his offering, but he did not acceptCain and his offering.

Genesis 4:2-5 (NLT)

When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain was a farmer. At harvesttime Cain brought to the LORD a gift of his farm produce, while Abel brought several choice lambs from the best of his flock. The LORD accepted Abel and his offering, but he did not acceptCain and his offering.

When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain was a farmer. At harvesttime Cain brought to the LORD a gift of his farm produce, while Abel brought several choice lambs from the best of his flock. The LORD accepted Abel and his offering, but he did not acceptCain and his offering.

Isaiah 1:13 (NIV)

Stop bringing meaningless offerings!Stop bringing meaningless offerings!

Conversing with God is a daily decision, not a random occurrence.

Conversing with God is a daily decision, not a random occurrence.

44Six Secrets for Surviving Spiritual DrynessSix Secrets for Surviving Spiritual Dryness

Luke 5:16 (CEV)

But Jesus would often go to some place where he could be alone and pray.

But Jesus would often go to some place where he could be alone and pray.

God loves you and wants to answer your prayer; He wants the best for you.

God loves you and wants to answer your prayer; He wants the best for you.

55Six Secrets for Surviving Spiritual DrynessSix Secrets for Surviving Spiritual Dryness

James 5:14 (NIV)

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

James 5:14 (NIV)

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

Psalm 37:4-5 (NLT)

Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.

Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.

If the request is wrong, God will

say, “No.”

If the request is wrong, God will

say, “No.”

If the timing is wrong, God will

say, “Slow.”

If the timing is wrong, God will

say, “Slow.”

If you arewrong, God will

say, “Grow.”

If you arewrong, God will

say, “Grow.”

When all isright, God willsay, “Let’s go!”

When all isright, God willsay, “Let’s go!”

Seasons of spiritual dryness are necessary; they lead to maturity.

Seasons of spiritual dryness are necessary; they lead to maturity.

66Six Secrets for Surviving Spiritual DrynessSix Secrets for Surviving Spiritual Dryness

Psalm 10:1 (NLT)

O LORD, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I need you the most?

O LORD, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I need you the most?

Job 23:8-10 (NLT)

“I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him. I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I turn to the south, but I cannot find him. But he knows where I am going. And when he has tested me like gold in a fire,he will pronounce me innocent.”

“I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him. I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I turn to the south, but I cannot find him. But he knows where I am going. And when he has tested me like gold in a fire,he will pronounce me innocent.”

“You wake up one morning and all your ‘spiritual feelings’ are gone. You pray but nothing happens. You rebuke the devil but it doesn’t change anything. You go through spiritual exercises, have your friends pray for you, confess every sin you can

“You wake up one morning and all your ‘spiritual feelings’ are gone. You pray but nothing happens. You rebuke the devil but it doesn’t change anything. You go through spiritual exercises, have your friends pray for you, confess every sin you can

imagine, then you go around asking forgiveness of everyone you know. You fast, still nothing. You begin to wonder how long this spiritual gloom will last. It feels like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. In utter desperation you cry out: ‘What’s the

imagine, then you go around asking forgiveness of everyone you know. You fast, still nothing. You begin to wonder how long this spiritual gloom will last. It feels like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. In utter desperation you cry out: ‘What’s the

matter with me?’ This is a normal part of the testing and maturing of your friendship with God. We all go through it! It’s painful, but absolutely vital to developing your faith. You see, God is always present, even when you’re unaware of Him. His

matter with me?’ This is a normal part of the testing and maturing of your friendship with God. We all go through it! It’s painful, but absolutely vital to developing your faith. You see, God is always present, even when you’re unaware of Him. His

presence is too profound to be measured by intellect or emotion. He’s more concerned that you trust Him, than that you feel Him. Faith, not feelings, is what pleases God.”

~ Floyd McClung

presence is too profound to be measured by intellect or emotion. He’s more concerned that you trust Him, than that you feel Him. Faith, not feelings, is what pleases God.”

~ Floyd McClung