This week one of our Recent Converts came down with a bad case of SD. SD is one of the worst virus's any one can have. The cause: a lack of attending church. If you haven't guessed by now, SD stands for being Spiritually Depleted. Our Recent Convert has a very bad case.
Becoming Spiritually Depleted is a very easy process that starts with, but is not limited to, not reading your scriptures, not praying, and not coming to church. Sadly, once this phenomenon starts its effects are very challenging to halt, Satan sees to that. Symptoms include feeling like no one cares about you, doubt and fear challenge your faith, and a sadness as the spirit retracts.
To overcome this challenge we must be willing to humble our selves before our Heavenly Father and change. That change starts with a desire to pray(2 Nephi 32:8-9) and read(Alma 32:27). Slow and steady we must continue to grow our faith. As we continue to grow our faith Satan tries very hard to stop that growth. That attack is stifled as we make that last step and return to church.
Church is so important in fending off the SD virus. In church we learn and grow with those of the same faith. We partake of the sacrament that cleanses us and provides us with the spirit. Once back into the habit, church is like a shield that will protect us from all of the symptoms of SD.
We can't stop going, after we become spiritually nourished we must continue going to church so that we can build up a resistance to SD. Like the cold, if we don't continue to take precautionary measures we will have it again and we will have to start the progress over. So continue fighting the sickness. I know you can do it.
How do you overcome SD?
