Feeling Spiritually Stuck? Why That Might Be Exactly Where God Wants You!

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Are you feeling stuck in your faith journey? Like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to get that spiritual momentum back? Maybe the practices that once gave you life—prayer, Scripture, worship, community—now feel like chores. Maybe you’re wondering if something’s wrong with you because your heart doesn’t feel on fire like it used to.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not broken. In fact, you may be right where you need to be.

At Whiskey and the Writings, we’ve been talking about the reality of spiritual “stuckness” and what to do when it feels like you’ve hit a wall in your relationship with God. Whether you’re burned out, bored, confused, or overwhelmed, these seasons of spiritual frustration are far more normal than most of us realize—and the Scriptures actually have a lot to say about them.

What If Growth Comes Through Seasons?

Let’s start with a simple but often overlooked truth from Ecclesiastes 3:1:

“For everything there is an appointed time, and an appropriate time for every activity on earth.” (NET)

This one verse contains an entire theology of spiritual growth. There are seasons for everything. Highs and lows. Fruitfulness and barrenness. Clarity and confusion. None of them are forever.

When we forget that spiritual life comes in rhythms, we risk turning our faith into a performance metric. If I’m not praying enough, reading enough, attending enough, volunteering enough—then clearly something’s wrong with me. The guilt kicks in, shame follows, and eventually many just walk away. But what if we’re misunderstanding how spiritual formation actually works?

How Ecclesiastes and Life Teach the Same Lesson

The wisdom literature in the Bible—books like Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes—are designed to help us interpret life. They don’t offer formulas; they offer perspective. Ecclesiastes reminds us that life is full of change. Nothing stays the same—not even our faith.

And that’s the point.

Seasons of spiritual dryness or discouragement are not evidence of failure. They are invitations. God doesn’t rush us through them. He shapes us within them. Think about your own life—your trials, your breakthroughs, your detours. They’ve all shaped the person you’ve become. The same is true in your walk with Jesus.

Peter’s Journey: From Bold Confession to Crushing Regret

To ground this further, consider the life of Peter in the Gospel of Mark. He’s the disciple who boldly proclaims, “You are the Christ”—a powerful declaration that Jesus is God’s anointed one, the Messiah who will redeem Israel and restore the Kingdom. That’s a mountaintop moment in his spiritual journey.

But not long after, Peter crashes. Spectacularly.

On the night of Jesus’ arrest, while warming himself by a fire, Peter denies even knowing Jesus—three times. And when the rooster crows, Mark tells us Peter breaks down and weeps.

If you’ve ever felt like a failure in your faith, Peter gets it.

But that’s not where Peter’s story ends. In Mark 16, after Jesus’ resurrection, the women are told to go tell the disciples and Peter that Jesus is alive. That little phrase—and Peter—matters. It signals restoration. Jesus isn’t done with Peter, and He’s not done with you.

Later, in another gospel, Jesus sits with Peter on a beach and offers him a chance to reaffirm his love three times—one for each denial. This isn’t just forgiveness; it’s commissioning. Peter will go on to be a leader in the early church. His failure wasn’t the end. It was the beginning of something deeper.

You’re Not Defined by a Season

So if you’re stuck, hear this clearly: you are not your current season. This moment is not your whole story. Whether you feel spiritually dry or disconnected, overwhelmed or apathetic—there is still a next step.

Maybe that next step isn’t big. Maybe it’s a small act of trust. A whispered prayer. A conversation with a friend. A return to Scripture without guilt or pressure. Or maybe it’s simply letting yourself be in the season without rushing to fix it.

You won’t be here forever.

Jesus still calls your name, just like He did with Peter. Not to shame you, but to invite you back into the story—His story. And that invitation stands no matter how long you’ve felt stuck.

The Long Road Is the Real Road

Over the years, my walk with Jesus has had incredible highs and humbling lows. I’ve had seasons where I couldn’t get enough of Scripture—and others where I couldn’t bring myself to open the Bible. I’ve had days of tearful prayer and days when God felt silent. But none of those moments define me. They’re part of the journey—not the whole thing.

So don’t measure your spiritual health by a single day, week, or even year. Measure it by your direction. Are you still open? Are you still listening, even if it’s faint? That’s enough. That’s faith.

There’s a season for everything. This one won’t last forever. And Jesus is still in it with you.

So pour a glass, take a breath, and remember: you’re not stuck. You’re growing.

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