DO NOT RETURN TO WALLOW IN THE MIRE

2 Peter 2:22 It has happened to them according to the true proverb, "A DOG RETURNS TO ITS OWN VOMIT," and, "A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire.

So many times when we face adversity our faith is weakened we return to our comfort zone; the principles and practices of our sinful nature.   God can and will take us out of the mire and dirt and wash all our filth away, but we must also practice what is written in the Word to remain clean

Father, help us lay down our former manner of life, which brings corruption, lustful deceit, and death.  Lord, help us crucify our old self with Jesus on the cross so that our sinful nature will be put to rest.  Father, give us a desire for the things of the Spirit, so we will no longer be slaves to the sins of this world.  Lord, let our deeds of immorality, impurity, idolatry, strife, jealousy, drunkenness, and things of the flesh; be removed from us, because we cannot please You in the flesh.   Lord, thank You, for Your Son's sacrifice so that we could be born again of the Spirit; and not continue wallowing in the mire and our own vomit, by returning to the things of the flesh.  Now Lord, let the God of hope, strengthen our faith, so we will practices what is written in the Word and follow Your principles, in Jesus name, Amen