"And, If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” - 1 Peter 4:18 NIV This verse highlights the challenges faced by believers in maintaining their faith and righteousness, emphasizing the seriousness of salvation. Bible Hub+2 "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins." - 2 Peter 1:5-9 NIV It is important to always keep vigilant in the faith. It is so easy to slide back into old habits. Our relationship with our Heavenly father takes work like any profound relationship does. However, the relationship with our Creator surpasses all relationships. It is spiritual, and is far beyond anything earthly. This relationship extends into eternity. Let us Pray Loving Heavenly Father, the Creator of all things past, present and future. We pray that we have a firm and ever-increasing relationship with You. Please help us to recognize our sins and to repent and to live a life according to Your word. Please forgive us for backsliding and following earthly pleasures that only end in emptiness. Our life is full when we truly follow You. In Jesus most holy name we Pray Amen and Amen