Paul shares about Joshua who was told by God to be strong and courageous and, "do not be discouraged, "when faced with huge battles and strong enemies. He identifies the things that can send us into a spiritual slumber: being overwhelmed, feeling unreplenished, and having expectations that aren't met.
To awaken ourselves, we need to stay connected to God and people, take time to find the beauty in creation, avoid putting expectations on ourselves that God hasn't put on us, and give thanks.
