Needing restoration?
"He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." Psalm 23:3 (KJV)
"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:" Hebrews 12:14 (KJV)
Faith Today Ministries
Today, and every Thursday, is focused prayer and fasting day. Add your prayer requests or submit them privately.
This part of Psalm 23 contains a profound statement that takes on great importance for Christians who have "fallen back."
The Lord can "restore them," but they must pay attention to two things: repentance and following the Lord's paths of righteousness.
You cannot come to Jesus Christ, the one who saves, and then commit whatever sins you want. You cannot enjoy the Lord's blessings and benefits while in a sinful state. I can't imagine what would happen if you are a Christian and died in a sinful state.
However, if you are a Christian who has fallen back and isn't sure whether the Lord will forgive you ... Yes - He can and does forgive you AND He can restore you.
You must come to Him with a sincere heart, and make up your mind to leave that sin behind. Seek a closer walk with Him; only then can you realize the magnitude of His work on the cross for you, and the dimension of your sin against a Holy God.
Swallow that pride and fear, and ask your heavenly Father to restore you. Talk to a minister, be accountable, ask other Christians to pray for and with you. He still does miracles. He is the only one who can restore our souls.
Be aware that the restoration process differs for everyone, and depending on what was going on in your background, may involve having to break ungodly soul ties, forgiving others and asking others for forgiveness, as the Holy Spirit leads.
May God bless each and everyone of you.
Being at peace with our Father God is the best way to recover the joy-filled life as a Christian.
"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)
"He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." Psalm 23:3 (KJV)
"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:" Hebrews 12:14 (KJV)
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Today, and every Thursday, is focused prayer and fasting day. Add your prayer requests or submit them privately.
This part of Psalm 23 contains a profound statement that takes on great importance for Christians who have "fallen back."
The Lord can "restore them," but they must pay attention to two things: repentance and following the Lord's paths of righteousness.
You cannot come to Jesus Christ, the one who saves, and then commit whatever sins you want. You cannot enjoy the Lord's blessings and benefits while in a sinful state. I can't imagine what would happen if you are a Christian and died in a sinful state.
However, if you are a Christian who has fallen back and isn't sure whether the Lord will forgive you ... Yes - He can and does forgive you AND He can restore you.
You must come to Him with a sincere heart, and make up your mind to leave that sin behind. Seek a closer walk with Him; only then can you realize the magnitude of His work on the cross for you, and the dimension of your sin against a Holy God.
Swallow that pride and fear, and ask your heavenly Father to restore you. Talk to a minister, be accountable, ask other Christians to pray for and with you. He still does miracles. He is the only one who can restore our souls.
Be aware that the restoration process differs for everyone, and depending on what was going on in your background, may involve having to break ungodly soul ties, forgiving others and asking others for forgiveness, as the Holy Spirit leads.
May God bless each and everyone of you.
Being at peace with our Father God is the best way to recover the joy-filled life as a Christian.
"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)
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