Back Slidden Christian

[joyprice]

I have back slidden and would know what is the best way to return to God and his home(church). I have been ill for a few months and frustrated. I would like to know what is the best way back. I guess I am asking the best way to be uplifted spiritually. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Joy Price

 

[altya]

Its very easy:- You just tell God what happen and that you knew you back slidden and if you feel the reason why. In short – just repent, God is so faithful He will forgive and restore you again. Remember that no sin can condemn you or take you away from God, because the price has already been paid. Jesus did a complete work on the Cross for us.

 

[BK]

If you've been ill for a while God has already dealt with you as a disobedient child. Chatening often comes as sickness and is meant to bring you back to repentance. I agree with what Altya said 100%.

 

[lucypevensie]

Confess and repent of your sin. Turn from the sin. Get into God's Word, the Bible. Pray and seek His wisdom and help every day.

Get involved with a ladies Bible study group if you can find one. This can help motivate you and it's really nice to get help and encouragement from other people.

 

[Ben johnson]

Great advice here. "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you!" Jms4

Just ask His forgiveness, and then stand on the fact that you ARE FORGIVEN! 1Jn1:9 And spend time with Him!

 

[newworldcrusader]

Confess and repent! This is the only way to come back to God. God is mercyfull he loves you very much ask for forgivenes and he will grant it to you!
Praying

 

[Remny]

Hmm, I don't think God was punnishing you. God loves you and wants you to be with him. It's a simple concept, he simply gives us what we need to appreciate his love.

Anyhow, comeing back to God... this is a personal thing... your relationship with God is between YOU AND GOD. Remember God has different plans for us all. If you know God's will you may not need to know much else. To come back to God all you need to do is talk to him. You may not need The Church or other people what so ever.

Remember you are God's child, her daughter. No matter what you do wrong, or how long you stay away, you will always be God's beloved daughter. Rush to him with open arms, he will be happy to greet you.

The way to rightiouseness is by no means easy, but it is ALWAYS THERE.

Good luck,

Benjamin Jeanotte

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Read Psalm 51.
Forsake the old ways. God will hook you up.

 

[JohnR7]

>>I would like to know what is the best way back.

We need to be 100% convinced that we want to go God's way and not our way.

The best way back is to be fully convinced that God's way is the Best way and the ONLY way to go. James said if we are double minded do not expect to receive anything from God. So we need to be fully persuaded and fully determined that our intent is what God wants for us.

 

[Gerry]

You have asked two different questions! The best way to "return" to God is the same way you came to Him in the first place. Repentence, confession, and simply, asking like David, that He restore unto you, the joy of His salvation.

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

As for a Spiritual "uplift" well different things for different people. Sometimes Praise and Worship (even if you don't feel like it when you start) will do it. Sometimes Reading The Word! Sometimes simply talking to God simply.

Sometimes, for me, Gospel Music. Especially turned up loud.
Don Potter or Kevin Posch, or for really UPLIFTING some hard core Southern Gospel.

 

[Ben johnson]

How ya' doin', Joy?

 

[GraftMeIn]

Originally posted by Mr.Cheese
Read Psalm 51.
Forsake the old ways. God will hook you up.

Great advice Mr.Cheese this is the same psalm I read alot, and it truely helps.

and joyprice If you're questioning Gods ability to
forgive you, trust me he will, I felt that way myself
after backsliding. There's a poem I wrote in the
creative writting forum, It's called Walking With God.
It might help lift your spirit a bit. It is a poem
about how God showed me that he would forgive me
and make me whole again. I'll be keeping you in my prayers

 

[amie]

I am praying for you joy...