Can we Lose Our Salvation? (My Struggle)
I need to be completely vulnerable with you guys today, because sin thrives in secrecy, and I refuse to let the enemy win in the dark. Lately, I’ve been caught in an exhausting cycle. Publicly, I praise God and teach others to follow Him. But behind closed doors and in my own thoughts, I've been falling into temptation and running away from His Word. It left me feeling like a weak man, a total hypocrite, and wondering: Have I completely lost my salvation? If you’ve ever felt this heavy burden, here is the life-saving truth God broke me over: The Romans 7 War: Even the Apostle Paul cried out in frustration about doing the very things he hated. You are in a spiritual battle, not a courtroom. Grief Proves Life: A true hypocrite fakes it for applause and feels completely fine about their hidden sin. If your secret failures break your heart, it's proof that the Holy Spirit is deeply alive inside you. Grace is a Gift: Jesus didn't die for a future, perfect version of you. He saw this exact season of your life and chose to stay on the cross anyway. Salvation is a free gift, not a paycheck for good behavior. I’m posting this to break the power of secrecy. We don't hide until we are "clean enough" to return to God; we run straight to Him because we are broken and need His medicine. We fight from victory, not for it. If you're fighting a hidden battle today, you aren't a lost cause and you are not alone. Let’s bring it into the light together. Even in my struggle… LET’S KEEP BUILDING AND GROWING TOGETHER! God Bless.