Finding Stability Beyond the Dopamine Hit
Hey, hey! How is everyone today? Happy Wednesday! We’re on Day 3 of looking at discerning the voice of God, and let me tell you—this one is hitting home for me.
Have you ever found yourself chasing that spiritual high? You know, that fresh, exciting rush of new revelations, answered prayers, and those moments where God’s presence feels almost tangible? But then, a season comes where it feels quieter, where you’re not riding that same wave of excitement. And you wonder—am I doing something wrong?
I’ve been there. Honestly, I’m still there. But God is showing me something new in this space, and I think it might resonate with you too.
Key Takeaways
Spiritual Insight: God doesn’t just want us to experience Him—He wants us to know Him.
Personal Story Impact: Like a long-term relationship, faith deepens when we trust God beyond the feeling of His presence.
Scripture Application: Psalms 32:8-9 reminds us that God is always guiding us—we just have to listen and trust.
Practical Action Step: Take a moment today to reflect—are you seeking a feeling, or are you seeking Him?
Emotional Transformation: When we shift from chasing experiences to resting in relationship, we find true peace.
Are We Seeking an Experience or a Relationship?
There was a time when I found myself constantly looking for that next spiritual breakthrough, that next moment where I felt God so powerfully. And then, this year? It’s different. The newness, the rush, the thrill—it’s not the same.
God gently asked me: Do you trust me even when the excitement fades?
It’s like the difference between being a newlywed and being married for twenty years. That dopamine hit of a new relationship eventually gives way to something deeper—commitment, trust, and steady love.
That’s what God is inviting us into. Not just the thrill of the new, but the security of the known.
Scriptural Foundation
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." — Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)
God isn’t distant. He’s not withholding. But sometimes, He invites us into a season of deeper trust, a faith that doesn’t rely on emotional highs but is rooted in knowing Him.
When Silence Feels Like Distance
I’ll be real with you—I went silent for a season. Not because I was angry with God, but because I was hurting. And in my pain, I defaulted to what I’ve always done: withdraw.
But here’s what I realized—God wasn’t the one who went silent. I did.
And in His kindness, He’s showing me that He never left. He’s not waiting for me to get my act together before He speaks again. He’s just inviting me to trust Him, even when the spiritual high isn’t there.
Trusting Him with the Outcome
Sometimes, we confuse doing good with being good. We strive to look like we have it all together instead of surrendering and allowing God to shape us from the inside out.
But God’s voice isn’t about performance. It’s about relationship. And that means learning to trust Him, even when He’s leading us somewhere new and unfamiliar.
For an Audience of One
At the end of the day, it’s not about impressing others. It’s about obedience. It’s about trusting the One who calls us forward—even when we don’t see the full picture.
"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." — Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
If He calls you, He equips you. If He leads you, He’ll sustain you. If He speaks, we need to listen—not just in the highs, but in the quiet seasons too.
Final Reflection & Call to Engagement
So, let me ask you:
Can you recall a time when God prompted you to trust Him even when the excitement wasn’t there? How did that season change your faith?
Drop a comment below or journal about it today. Let’s walk this journey together.
Praying for you,
Celeste
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