Lord, I’m feel my heart slipping. And You know why! I’ve not been as close to You as usual. I’ve allowed trivial things to crowd You out, and I’m sorry. The last thing I want is to lose sight of You and backslide. I acknowledge before You my weaknesses and distractions because Your Word reminds us that the backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of their ways.1
Show me areas where I may be wavering or turning away from You. And then, You promised to heal our faithlessness and restore us.2 Please restore me because there’s no better place for me than in Your presence. I seek to turn away from my selfish distractions and separate from anything that hinders my relationship with You. Your mercy is a balm for my soul. I long to dwell with You without fear of judgment,3
Help me to remember that You are my first love. I repent of my complacency that has settled in and ask for the passion to pursue You wholeheartedly again.4 May I not become stubborn, refusing to submit to Your gentle guidance. Instead, I desire to be like the branches that abide in You, drawing nourishment from Your Spirit.5
Lord, I know that I cannot do this alone. Let Your grace be sufficient for me, especially in moments of temptation and weakness.6 Surround me with those who will encourage me to stay on the path of righteousness, and may I also extend that grace to others who may struggle.7 I commit myself to You today, choosing to trust in Your faithfulness above all. Thank You for Your undying love and commitment to my growth. I trust that with You by my side, I can remain steady and strong, without falling back into old ways. In Jesus’ name, Amen.