One of the most dangerous traps a church can fall into is a state of apathy. How does a body of believers who gather each week to celebrate the risen Savior get sucked into a state of apathy? Maybe it is because of stress. Perhaps it stems from years of pain that has happened within the organization. Or it might emanate from the congregation’s comfort.
Regardless of the source, apathy causes churches and individuals to lose interest, concern, emotion, passion, and excitement for obeying God. Apathy removes our urgency for the Gospel and replaces it with indifference.
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It keeps us content with that we are doing, when we do it, and how we have always done it. Many see the opportunity for growth, depth, and new disciplines but that realization doesn’t translate into motivation.
Apathy is often the root of our lack of service.
But the truth is that we are plenty busy. Our calendars are jammed with appointments, ball games, deadlines, and meetings. Apathy, as it relates to serving, if often a reflection of misaligned priorities. Gandhi said, “Action expresses priorities.” He is right. You can say serving God is important to you, but your actions will prove if it really is a priority.
How do we make the things of God important to us?
Apathy is a spiritual problem that needs to be addressed by prayer. Praying for God to remove our apathy and give us the faith to take steps of obedience brings us out of the passionless existence.
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Here are 5 Ways Prayer Removes Apathy
Prayer Gives Us Hope
We need to rest in God’s provision. This isn’t merely financial provisions, but His promises to love, correct, empower, and equip us.
Prayer Mends Your Brokenness
The Holy Spirit helps us communicate our needs with God. God is not absent from our lives.
Prayer Creates Excitement when God Answers Prayer
When God moves in and around our lives it causes us to celebrate Him!
Prayer Shifts Our Priorities
As we commit ourselves to prayer we often see that our priorities are not the priorities God would have for our day.
Prayer Emboldens Us To Move
Seeing God’s faithfulness builds our own faith in Him. When we commit ourselves to journey with Jesus, the Holy Spirit will embolden us for what lies ahead.
