Faith shouldn't feel this hard
I've been a Christian my whole life. I grew up in church, I know the verses, I know the answers you're supposed to give when someone asks how your faith is.
But lately I've been honest with myself about something: faith feels exhausting.
Not in a crisis way. I'm not doubting God exists. I just - don't feel close to Him. I go through the motions. I pray but it feels like I'm talking to a ceiling. I read Scripture and nothing lands the way it used to.
And the weird part is - I feel guilty for even saying this. Like I should just try harder. Pray more. Read more. Be more.
But I'm tired of trying harder and ending up in the same place
I don't think faith is supposed to feel this hard. Or maybe it is and nobody talks about it.
Anyone else been here? What actually helped?