“Be on your guard. Don’t let the sharp edge of your expectation get dulled by parties and drinking and shopping.” (Luke 21:34 MSG)
A few months ago, I had to have a dental procedure. The dentist injected a numbing agent into my gums. For the rest of the day, one side of my face was nonresponsive and droopy. The anesthetic dulled the pain, but my mind felt muddled by the prolonged insensitivity.
Soul-numbing habits are common in many of our lives. Parties, drinking, drugs, shopping, novel experiences, food, media, daydreaming, worrying, etc., can dull our minds. We intentionally seek out these diversions, filling our days with activity. Keeping busy allows us to not think too deeply. Any habit that takes the edge off can also reduce our spiritual sensitivity. Inner numbness makes us inattentive to God’s presence, incurious to insights, and unresponsive to guidance.
Be on guard. Protect your spiritual sensitivity. Don’t let the sharp edge of your expectation be dulled. Avoid anything that is numbing. Stay alert and responsive to the Divine.
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