Spiritually bored? Me?

Another excellent think from Deep Breath Ministries:

Have you ever been spiritually bored? If Jesus asked for a reason, what would you tell Him?

This is a tricky one for me - spiritually bored? What does that even mean, to start with, and then has that ever applied to me?

My initial reaction is 'no', for I cannot yet think of a time where the definition (so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness) has ever applied to my spiritual walk.

I am reminded of St John of the Cross and his writings on the 'Dark Night of the Soul' when God withdraws from a person, and normal spiritual habits are dry and disconnected from a person. This has never happened to me (although I have wondered if this lack is a sign of continued spiritual youthfulness and sinfulness, but also born out of a silly competitive streak - all that I've read makes me think the Dark Night is not a nice experience!)

It's fair to say that disinterest with God and his things almost always springs out of sinful behaviour, disobedience, and, frustratingly, human nature. It is not that I am bored by God; when close to him my life is full of colour and light.

Perhaps when I think about boredom, and I draw this conclusion, I should consider the second part of the question and honestly tell Jesus that I am weak, broken and sinful. Not that this is an excuse, simply an opportunity to be reminded how much I need Jesus. He is not a teaching programme or partner to become dissatisfied with, or a product to want an upgrade. My drift is my fault, and I should simply repent, and recommit to draw close.

Each day I need to be reminded of this need: that I need my Saviour.