Which Way Are You Going?

When I write books I often begin by reminding the readers of God’s love for them. As I open this letter, I am compelled to remind you of God’s love for you As we take an introspective look to evaluate which way you have been going this first half of the year, I want you to remember that you are loved by God and He desires to see you prosper in His plans for your life (Jeremiah 29:11)

Reaching the midpoint of the year calls for a thorough self evaluation Yes, it is a good practice to evaluate those New Year’s resolutions or vision boards you have created However, today I want to compel you to evaluate your spiritual growth. I recently taught a message to my local church body entitled, Which Way Are You Going? I debunked the common misconception that one can be stagnant in their growth. The truth of the matter is that you are either going forward or backwards (Jeremiah 7:24).

Take a moment and reflect on whether or not you have progressed or regressed. Has your growth been evident to all (1 Timothy 6:15) or are there some areas in which you have gone backwards? If you have found that you have regressed, take note of the things that caused you to get off track; whether it is wrong associations (people), a traumatic event, or a wrong mindset (belief systems). It is imperative to note that regression leads to backsliding. If you have found yourself in the process of regression, I encourage you to simply repent and turn back to God. After you have repented, humble yourself (Micah 6:8), ask for the right path (Jeremiah 6:16), and trust the grace of God to catch up (Jeremiah 18:15) As I began this letter, knowing and believing the love of God is imperative 2 Peter 3:9 tells us that the Lord does not desire for anyone to perish For those of you who have found yourselves in a backslidden state, I encourage to pray this prayer of repentance:

Father, I pray you forgive me for making every unsound decision I realize that I have not been consistent in my spiritual growth and development, but I desire to be realigned with Your will Father, I ask you for Your good way again In the Name of Jesus, I ask that you guide me in the way that leads to abundant life I commit to doing something by faith to demonstrate my commitment to walking in the path that You preordained for my life. I choose to make the good decision to follow Your will and Your plan from this day forward. Thank You for Your grace and Your mercy. In Jesus Name, Amen!

Well, family, if you have prayed this in faith, I believe that God heard you! Now go in peace and commit to following wholly after God!