The Consequences of Sin

 It is oft said that confession is great for the soul; however, it be quite bad for the reputation. For the author, life has seen some very beautiful years blessed with a solid faith-walk on that path travelled by few which ends in a eternal peace. Yet, it has also seen a decline and a redirection that has placed him squarely in the midst of that throng that is headed for eternal damnation.

The early-teens, 2011 - 2013, saw a period of personal miracles. These include speaking His Word as a member of the laity and seeing others overcome. This experience was somewhat "unsettling and unnerving". Although, it should not have been.

And, as the world around him, grew envious and hateful of his relationship with the Father. It desired proving that he was so irreparably flawed and that the Lord could and would never use him. And, those who knew his weaknesses tempted him incessantly until he fell in 2014.

And, during the past twenty-four months, he has not been a regular attender of church services nor has he read diligently each day. Which was the norm between 1998 - 2015. And, the consequence was this. Upon attending a recent service in person, he grew rather drowsy. This was rather uncommon during the time of his greatest faithfulness. And, he could not focus on the lesson that was coming from the pulpit. We all know that His Word is good medicine. It is all that we need for sustaining ourselves physical, emotionally, and spiritually. And, with one's mind full of the devil and the confusion that imparts, enjoying a church service can be quite difficult.

So, if you have been away from services for a while or have never attended, and then visit a church, and find that you cannot quite focus on the message from the pulpit and lessons in scripture. Keep trying. You are like a dying man gasping for fresh air.

Eventually, the spiritual fog in one's mind will lift and your relationship with the Lord will improve. And, hopefully, we can all find freedom from sin. For Christ said, "Be ye perfect as your Father in Heaven." He would have not given that commandment for us if be not attainable.