Spiritual Coma

As my journey progresses, I go back and read things I've written in the past. I can really relate to Eileen.....

Eileen Onhim (fictitious name) knows that she has seen the hand of God at work in her life and in the life of others. She knows that He works in mysterious ways that we cannot understand. Why then did she seemed to forget what He has done in the past? Why is it that she can so easily dismiss the wonders that she has witnessed first hand? How was it that she slipped into a spiritual coma? Her vital signs are fine, but she is in a state of unconsciousness. Going through the motions, but not even aware of them.

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In the natural, a coma often comes from an injury (often a head trauma). In the spirit, Eileen has been injured. She became battle weary and her shield was down. Her heart has been exposed and thus injured. She has slipped into a coma. Alive, but unable to move or respond to her environment. She had a constant visitor every day. Someone gently rubbing her arm, holding her hand. He was trying to bring her back out of that coma. She could feel it deep down but could not respond. But He was patient. Waiting for her to come around, never giving up.
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Thankfully, God never gives up on us. His life support (the Holy Spirit) speaks to our injured spirit and breathes life back into us. Praise God for the intensive care nurses (the intercessors) that stood in the gap and took care of us when we were unable to take care of ourselves. He loves us and only wants what is best for us. He wants us to be strong in Him. His desire is that our mind would be sound (2 Timothy 1:7) and that our heart would be protected One way to help the recovery period is physical therapy. Give Him the glory and praise that he deserves. He desires your worship. Praise Him for what he has done and what He is going to do. He promised He would never leave or forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6). Delve into His word and His promises. He is there with you in the midst of your problems and trials. He wants you to lean into Him and find rest and comfort.

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In your quiet time, journal your thoughts and record the miracles you have seen. When you feel yourself slipping, go back to those pages and read them. Remember the moments of victory in your life. Remember the miracles; both large and small. They are all around you. Use them to help you grow stronger in your walk of faith.