Why Don't You Feel Connected to God? (It May Not Be What You Think)

If you’ve ever felt like everyone else connects with God more naturally than you do, you’re not alone. A lot of women genuinely love God, but quietly assume they’re “bad” at devotional life because traditional rhythms don’t seem to fit them naturally. But maybe the problem isn’t that you’re doing relationship with God wrong. Maybe you’ve just been trying to relate to Him the way someone else does.God created people intentionally different. Some women come alive through deep study and curiosity. Others notice Him most through beauty, creativity, nature, journaling, movement, or quiet reflection. And learning how you naturally relate with God can remove so much unnecessary shame from devotional life.In this conversation, we’re talking about spiritual rhythms, personality, seasons, and the freedom that comes when you stop forcing someone else’s formula to fit your life.QUOTE MOMENT“The tools are not the relationship itself.”📌LINKS + RESOURCES· Figs Community Facebook Group· Instagram· YouTube· Figs Email List· Website🎶 Original theme music for Beneath The Fig Tree composed by Matthew Lawhon. © Beneath The Fig Tree, 2026.Topics discussed: devotional life, Christian encouragement, quiet time struggles, spiritual growth, hearing God, Bible study rhythms, devotional habits, connecting with God naturally, spiritual burnout This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com