What do you do when life feels dry, stuck, or restless—even though you know Jesus promises living water? When you read the Word, show up to church, and try to do the right things, but deep down you sense something isn’t flowing?
That’s the raw question we’re diving into in this episode of The Average Pursuit. Because let’s be honest: in the Appalachian mountains—and everywhere else—it’s not unusual to feel spiritually parched. But what if the problem isn’t that God has stopped pouring out His Spirit? What if the problem is that something in us is blocking the flow?
In Ephesians 5:21–6:9, Paul reminds us that submission to Christ brings order, and order brings life. In this conversation, Jonathan unpacks three blockages that keep God’s living water from flowing freely:
Distrust of God’s Goodness – Why hesitating on the edge of God’s promises keeps us from jumping into His arms.
Disrespect of God’s Authority – How trying to be the head instead of submitting to the Head clogs the stream.
Broken Relationships – Why when we resist God’s order in marriage, family, or work, everyone downstream feels the dryness.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does my faith feel dry even though I believe?”—this episode will help you identify the blockages and invite Jesus to clear the channel so life can flow again.
Ephesians 5:21–6:9
Philippians 2:8
John 7:38
Luke 22:42
Philippians 2:10–11
Where am I hesitating to trust God’s goodness?
In what areas of my life am I trying to be the head instead of letting Christ lead?
Who downstream from me might be feeling dry because of a blockage in me?
Pray: “Lord, show me the blockage in my life. Help me trust Your goodness, respect Your authority, and repair what’s broken.”
Then take one specific step of submission today—whether that’s jumping in faith, yielding control, or reconciling with someone downstream.
📖 Scripture reading: Ephesians 5:21–6:9
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