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"I will heal your backsliding!" Jeremiah 3:22',

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Sin brings spiritual sickness. 

The believer can only be healthful as he walks with God—and lives above the world. 

At the feet of Jesus we are safe—and shall be healthy; but if we wander from Him—then spiritual diseases will seize upon us. The backslider feels . . .
too weak—to run in the way of God's commands;
too confused, to read his interest in God's promises;
too guilty—to call God Father;
too wretched—to rejoice in hope. 
He has . . .
no liberty in prayer;
no enjoyment of his Bible; 
no peace in his conscience;
no delight in God's ways.

But the Lord says, "Return, O backsliding children—and I will heal your backsliding!" This is . . . 
a message from the Great Physician,
an invitation from our Father's throne,
a promise of our Saviour's love. 

Oh, let us return unto Him with weeping and supplication, adopting David's prayer as our own, "Heal my soul, for I have sinned against You!" Let us take up the determination of the church, "Behold, we come unto You—for You are the Lord our God." He will receive us graciously, and love us freely!