# 5 What Robs Believers of Biblical Joy

5. Spiritual High Followed by Emotional Low

“A fifth cause of joylessness is the emotional low that frequently follows a spiritual high… Such times are surprising and bewildering, and can rob unwary believers of their joy.” (John MacArthur)

What makes this point stand apart from all the others is that this is something we cannot necessarily control. Sin, prayerlessness, and an understanding of God’s sovereignty are all things that we can correct. However, coming down after a spiritual high is inevitable. The key, which MacArthur alludes to, is being wary. Being able to recognize the patterns that follow a spiritual high will help us to avoid sin and will serve as encouragement when we return back down.