Romans 1:11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong -- We are supposed to become strong in spirit.  We live in a house with many rooms.  We exercise to strengthen our bodies, we study to strengthen our intellect.  Visiting the spiritual room does not make us weak.  It makes us strong. You would not walk into the gym for the first time and throw 300 pounds on the bar to lift.  The same with your spirit, start small. The prayer of rejoicing is an easy, comfortable way to start. Deuteronomy12:7  There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the LORD your God has blessed you. Try first thing this morning to think of a couple of blessings in your life.  Do you have terrific kids, great friends, good health, a job?  Is there something like sports, music, walking, or being with friends that bring you great joy?   Then say: "I am grateful and rejoice in the LORD because...(Tell him the thing you are grateful for).  Like push-ups or any training, you keep going.  Tomorrow think of a couple of things.  Experiment with different spiritual muscles, by using different types of prayer.  Be strong.  Be God's.