For more than a year I've been recovering from a mixture of burnout and a form of depression. During this time, I really struggled to "feel" God the way I used to in times of worship, Bible reading, etc. The ‘numb’ state I was in most of the time made it difficult to connect with God, pray or do anything related to relationship with Him. However, I continued to go through the motions, deciding that my faith is not built on what I see or feel. I have been longing for that touch from God again, as if longing for the smallest drop of water in a dry, hot desert. A few days ago, an old worship song was playing and I just started saying the lyrics in my heart. Suddenly, I felt that "drop of water". It was heaven!

If you also feel like you are in some kind of dark pit or tunnel, keep going through the motions that keep the light on, even if it’s just a small candle light. When you start emerging from that darkness, you will recognize the light again and it will be so refreshing.

I was browsing through a clothing store while waiting for someone. As I was looking through all the desirable clothes, some of them sale items which I really needed, I just felt to start thanking God for what I already have, being grateful instead of asking for more and praising God for His provision, which has been visible in my life - physically, emotionally and spiritually. Later, I received a big bag of clothes from a friend! It was for my children, but while going through the clothes, I discovered lots of items for myself too. In the end, I received the clothes I really needed (and they were excellent in quality], as well as some beautiful extra's that perfectly suited my style. That day, I learnt to be truly content. I was more blessed than I could have asked or imagined

One evening, my leg started to hurt and I had no idea what was causing the pain. The next day, the pain worsened and there were moments where I couldn't stand on my leg or my foot would go completely numb. I was constantly praying throughout the day, trusting God to show me the cause and trusting that He would heal my leg. That night, I experienced that I should dance and worship God. I immediately hesitated, as I couldn't see how I would dance with so much pain and I didn't want to make it worse. Nevertheless, I persisted, dancing as much as I could. Even though it looked like I was just walking up and down, waving a flag, I was worshiping. After doing this for quite some time, I started to feel relief in my leg. The pain had started to leave. When the song was done, the pain was completely gone. I have no pain as I write this, and I have not had any pain since! Despite how you feel, step out and worship God, in whichever way you can! Great things happen when we worship Him!