ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ "maybe forgiveness is right where you fell"

spiritual drift in a Christian's life is considered a serious danger. this is usually not intentional rebellion; rather, these causes come from subtle things like ¹ busyness of life, ² complacency, or ³ neglecting one's spiritual habits. very often, this deepens as a person may choose to avoid God due to pain, trauma, etc., rather than come to Him fully.

• being consistent in:
  • ⇾ prayer
  • ⇾ repentance
  • ⇾ self-examination
  • ⇾ worship
  • ⇾ daily scripture reading
  • ⇾ trusting God in hardship (persevere)
  • ⇾ creating intentional time with the Lord (prayer closet)
  • ⇾ practicing humility / serving others
  • ⇾ guarding your eye and ear gates