When You Drift
Why Christians Sometimes Fall Away—and Why We Must Return
Welcome friend,
I’m Mark, and this space is for the wanderers, the worn out, and the ones still wrestling with God at 2 a.m. I don’t have all the answers, but I know the One who does—and I’m learning to trust Him more.
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There’s something quiet about the moment you realize you’re not walking with God like you used to. Maybe it’s in the way you skip prayer one day… then a week… then a month. Or in how that worship song that used to make you cry now just sounds like background noise.
You didn’t plan to fall away. But somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up. And sin, that old companion, came knocking again—more charming than ever.
The Slippery Slope Nobody Talks About
Let’s be honest: some seasons of sin feel fun at first. There, I said it. It’s easier to keep watching what you know you shouldn’t. It’s convenient to ghost accountability. It’s addicting to numb yourself with the world.
But here’s what people forget: sin always sends a bill. And the cost is steep—your peace, your purpose, your intimacy with Jesus.
Why Do We Fall Away?
Even devoted Christians stumble. Peter walked on water and still denied Jesus three times. David was called a man after God’s own heart and yet committed adultery and murder.
Here are a few reasons we fall:
Wounds that never healed: Like a friend’s betrayal that hardens your heart (trust me, I’ve been there).
Weariness: Serving, praying, staying strong—it’s hard when life keeps slamming you.
Isolation: The enemy loves a lone sheep. We pull away from community, thinking we’ll “come back when we’re doing better.” Spoiler: we usually don’t.
Pride: Thinking “I’ve got this” is often step one toward “I blew it.”
Don’t Mistake God’s Kindness for Permission
Sometimes, we misread grace. We think because lightning didn’t strike after that secret sin, God must be okay with it. But Romans 2:4 reminds us that “God’s kindness is meant to lead us to repentance.”
He’s patient—not because He’s passive, but because He’s loving. But let’s not forget: sin still destroys. Every moment spent outside of God’s will is a moment further from the joy we were made for.
Come Back. Even If You’ve Been Gone a Long Time.
There’s always a road back—and it always leads to the Cross.
The Cross doesn’t shame you. It welcomes you. It doesn’t say, “How could you?” It says, “Come home.”
Repentance is like ripping off a bandage: painful, but healing. It’s standing in the light and saying, “Lord, I’ve messed up. But I still believe You can make me new.”
Seek Help If You Need It
Some sins sink deep. Addiction. Anger. Secret habits. You don’t have to fight alone. Talk to a trusted believer. Get counseling. Ask your pastor. James 5:16 says to “confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.”
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is say, “I need help.”
Final Word: Don’t Wait
If this is you—if your heart feels far from God—don’t wait for Sunday. Don’t wait to “feel ready.” Return now.
Jesus hasn’t changed His mind about you. He’s still calling.
Call to Repentance:
If you’ve been trying to earn your way into heaven, it’s time to stop striving and start surrendering. Today can be the day everything changes. The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 6:2, “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” Don’t wait for a better moment. Turn from your sin, believe in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, and receive the gift of eternal life. He is calling—respond to Him today.
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