How to come out of a Spiritual Downward Spiral
February 12, 2007 by Melody Laila
Filed under Columnists, Melody Laila
The beautiful parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32) opens our eyes towards not only the immense, unconditional & everlasting love of the Father for us - but also to the fact that nothing - no sin - can ever separate us from this love of His (Romans 8:38-39)
Recently I worked myself a disastrously deep pit and I subsequently found myself spiritually spiralling downwards.I knew all the answers, knew exactly what to do to get out of it – indeed I had even counseled so many people in similar situations – and yet, I was falling. And, faster than I knew what to do about it.
The months that passed by saw me attempt so many things to reconnect with God but somehow despite everything I did, nothing seemed to be working.Deep down inside though, I knew what needed to be done.
I had been locked into a situation I did not know how to get out of. Time & time again, I heard the Lord saying to me, “Walk in the Light”, but the light seemed out of my reach.
