Thoughts from a Random Mind

PLATEAU - an elevated, level expanse of land; a relatively stable level period or state; to level off. 

 

            Have you ever plateaued in your spiritual life? I have. I actually visualize my walk with the Lord as a steep climb up a mountain. You get saved and start your steep climb up. You get to a certain point in your walk, and you plateau and so on. Perfection is not your goal, consistency is. We strive to be EXACTLY like Jesus in our daily lives somehow knowing we will never achieve this. The proper result from reaching your plateau is that you remain stable for a certain period of time, when you level off. I believe it is one way God can lead you to the next section where your climb begins again. Sometimes you plateau to rest, sometimes for instructions, sometimes to heal, and still other times to assess your behavior. There are many reasons when and why people plateau spiritually. It is a very important to recognize it for what it is. Sometimes a person can feel lost on their path. Perhaps they’ve lost a sense that God is with them. Perhaps they have allowed themselves to stop growing in the Lord. The main thing to remember is that it can happen to anyone, and it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. If you feel empty inside and you feel you can no longer hear from God, pray. No matter how lame you think your prayer might be or how empty it may sound to you, pray. God loves to hear from us. Pray something simple regarding wisdom and guidance and he will hear you, and act on your behalf. Reaching a plateau is part of the process on the way to your eternal home. Praise God that he is a loving God who wishes to show us which way to go. “Love the Lord with all your heart and don’t lean on our own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries