When the Source Runs Dry: Finding the Flow from the House of God

Brothers and sisters, have you ever felt that creeping sense of 'automatic'? You know the feeling—the comfort of routine, the predictable rhythm of your week, the established parameters of your life. It’s safe, it’s known, and honestly, sometimes it feels good. But I’ve been pondering something this week, something that hit me while studying the deep teachings of the restored gospel, and it got me thinking about what happens when we let the boundaries get too tight.

It’s easy to get settled. We build beautiful lives, wonderful routines, and solid habits. And those things aren't inherently bad! They are the scaffolding that allows us to do the work. But the Spirit—the divine current that fuels our efforts as Latter-day Saints—that cannot be held by borders. It cannot be contained by walls, no matter how sturdy our personal 'house' seems.

I was listening to a talk recently that dove deep into Ezekiel’s vision, and the imagery was staggering. The prophet sees water—life-giving, miraculous water—flowing not from a natural source, but *from the threshold* of the house of God. This wasn't natural; it was divine overflow. The house itself, the sacred place, was the source.

Think about that for a moment. We, as disciples, are called to be conduits. We are taught that we are of a land that drinks its water from heaven, not from the fluctuating rivers of worldly circumstance or the shifting tides of our own comfort zones. Our dependency must be on the heavens—on revelation, on the Spirit, on the covenants we keep.

The Flowing Life: Beyond the Walls

The message here, I feel, is a profound challenge to all of us, whether we are newly assigned to the MTC, seasoned returned missionaries, or lifelong disciples serving in our callings. Are we treating our personal lives, our callings, and even our temples (in the spiritual sense) like they are self-contained units? Are we allowing the routine to become the boundary?

When we become too comfortable, we risk treating the Spirit like a utility that only flows when the faucet is turned on by habit. But the vision suggests that the source must be *within* the sacred space—the place where we draw our deepest covenants and where we focus our hearts on the Savior. The flow must emanate from the covenant keeping.

This isn't just about temple ordinances, though those are sacred. It’s about the daily work. It’s about the willingness to ask the hard questions, to wrestle with the challenging doctrines, and to allow the Spirit to guide us even when the path isn't perfectly mapped out. It’s about recognizing that our capacity to be Internet missionaries isn't limited by our zip code or our schedule; it’s limited only by our willingness to let the Spirit flow through us.

It reminds me of how much we rely on our study groups and our online connections. These are our modern-day 'House of God' moments—places where we gather to learn, to testify, and to be challenged. Don't let those sacred spaces become mere habit loops. Let them be sources of overflow!

If you're feeling that spiritual dryness, I encourage you to revisit the foundational principles. If you've been struggling to articulate a difficult doctrine, don't hesitate to bring it to Davee. He’s always ready to walk you through the hard questions an investigator might ask, helping you hone your answers so they come from the wellspring of truth, not just from memorized talking points.

Your Next Step in the Flow

As we keep striving to be disciples everywhere, all the time, let’s make a commitment this week to look for the overflow. Where in your routine—in your family life, your job, your friendships—can you intentionally invite a flow that feels *unnatural* to your current comfort zone? Where can you let the Spirit push past the established border?

For those of you who are ready to deepen your understanding of these sacred concepts, I highly recommend diving into the Book Club discussions in HolyPlaces. It’s a wonderful way to take a concept from a powerful talk and really dig into the scripture-discipleship layer with others.

Remember, we are all disciples in the field, whether that field is across the world or right down the street. Let the water flow!