Our host today At the Well - In Pursuit of Titus 2 is Heather. Here is her post on the topic of Spiritual Dryness. Let's take a look at today's discussion questions!

* Have you noticed a pattern of when you find yourself spiritually dry? *

Yes. I find that it happens when I become stressed out or overcommitted! That's why I try my best (and, yes, I HAVE improved…ha) to say no to things that are not required of me by God and my husband (my "earthly head").

* What do you do to move quickly through that season of dryness? *

If I feel like the task I've been asked to commit to is admirable and might just be God's Will for me to take on, I do not say 'no' right away. Instead I explain to the person that I need to pray about it (no matter how small) and talk to my husband about it. I take anything that I feel might be overindulgent to my husband and ask him for his opinion on whether or not I should take the offer, accept the task or make the commitment. Wow, has this done WONDERS for me! Mark sees that my heart is in the right place...wanting to help out and serve others....but most of the time I tend to over-commit my time which should be reserved for God, my husband, my kids (this includes homeschooling) or my houseKEEPING. By taking even the smallest things to God and Mark help save me from a lot of stress and spiritual dryness.

It is also important that I keep nibbling on spiritual matters throughout the day. This doesn't necessarily mean that I need to be ALONE or QUIET to do this, either. It means that I can bring God and his Word into my daily tasks by reciting verses, singing songs, or even talking about God to my children. Leading little ones in devotions or explaining God's purpose for them through life is a GREAT way to sharpen your spiritual skills and to keep in the Word daily - er, hourly.

 Thanks, Heather, for the great topic! And, ladies, let's KEEP OUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT and learn to say NO! It's okay to say no for the sake of your family and your spiritual health!

 ~ Lisa Metzger