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When devotional practices lose their appeal

I used to find comfort in scripture verses and Christian music, but now these feel superficial compared to the wordless knowing I encounter in silent prayer.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Direct spiritual experience can make mediated forms of worship feel inadequate, requiring discernment between spiritual evolution and spiritual pride.

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