A devotional reflection on restoring fellowship with God after drifting away.
Topical
Backsliding is drifting from devotion to God. Scripture teaches that God calls His people back with mercy and restores joy when they repent. His love remains steadfast even when hearts grow cold.
Return unto me, and I will return unto you. (Malachi 3:7)
Thou hast left thy first love. (Revelation 2:4)
Create in me a clean heart. (Psalm 51:10)
Christian Application
Backsliding encourages believers that restoration is always possible through God’s grace. Return to God, confess sin, and renew your devotion.
Sample Prayer
Lord, draw my heart back to You and restore the joy of my salvation. Amen.
Hymns for Topical
This devotional pairs well with the hymns Revive Us Again by William Mackay, Just As I Am by Charlotte Elliott, and Jesus Paid It All by Elvina Hall.