In some cases, albeit not all, boredom can be the result of misplaced priorities or expectations not being met. 

To be clear, just because you find yourself checking out or nodding off in church does not mean that your salvation is in jeopardy. Most Christians have sat through a Sunday service that went too long or listened to a boring preacher who talked too much. 

It is important to remember, however, that God is never bored with His bride, and His design for His church is not boring or bland either. But that does not mean that it is the church’s job to entertain you. 

If you are you starting to get bored in church, ask yourself, what are your expectations for the church? 

Look around in any church and you will find a room full of worn out, weary souls in desperate need of rest, forgiveness, healing, and a word from the Lord. To come to church in need of healing, help, or hope is nothing to be ashamed of. However, when our focus is solely on being served or entertained, something might be out of alignment. 

The question should not be whether we enjoyed church, but rather, was God pleased with our worship?

When we adopt the heart of the psalmist, who sang, “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being” (Psalms 146:1-2; emphasis added) we learn to enter church with a commitment to praise and worship. 

It does not matter if the pastor is a mediocre speaker, the songs and music are not our style, or we are feeling tired, doubtful, or discouraged. We awaken our souls to worship because we know that God is worthy of our praise. 

A heart that seeks only to be served or entertained has the capacity to be bored or unsatisfied. When expectations are not met, we walk away feeling disappointed. However, a heart that seeks to honor and glorify God, no matter our circumstances, will make God the focus and priority of every church service. And in His presence, it is difficult (if not impossible) to ever be bored or disappointed. 

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