WITHOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT WE WILL BACKSLIDE

Jeremiah 15:6 You have rejected me,” declares the Lord. “You keep on backsliding. So I will reach out and destroy you; I am tired of holding back. 7 I will winnow them with a winnowing fork at the city gates of the land. I will bring bereavement and destruction on my people, for they have not changed their ways.

Backsliding will happen, just like faithfulness will happen; but we must put forth an effort to become faithful, just like we have to put forth the effort to not backslide.   Believers are in a constant battle with our flesh and our spirit and the one we nourish the most will win out.  Our day to day living is consumed by either moving toward God or moving from Him.  This is why we need to communicate with Him daily for His courage, strength, and to keep moving toward Him. 

Father, we understand that there will be ups, downs, and unexpected turns in our walk with Christ, Lord, please hold our hands and let us not go backward Spiritually.  Lord, baptize us in the Holy Spirit so we do not go back to our undesirable ways.  Father, let us not forget to pray, study the Word, or fellowship with other believers' to help us not backslide.  Lord, order our steps in Your will, so we do not deliberately indulge in a life of sinful pleasures, but focus on the things of the spirit, so we will honor and be submissive to You.   Father, help us understand that our backsliding will also sadden and bring grief to our loved ones, as well as turmoil into our lives.  Lord, let our guilt and Your Word give us conviction, correction, and guidance so we can stand on Your Word without wavering, in Jesus name Amen

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