When I was young, I remember seeing several people over the years recommit their lives to Christ. I found that to be puzzling. Did they take a timeout? What was the deal? No one really explained the concept to me. And being young, I just didn't ask.
Now that I'm an adult, I understand what can happen to people. Satan can drag them away from God. Satan is crafty and deceptive. Satan will continue to throw lies at people to keep them away from God. Guilt is one of his most powerful weapons. It might start small for a person - a little sin here or there. Then the sins get bigger or more frequent. Before a person knows it, s/he is sinning with no regret about it. This can be a dangerous time. When the person realizes (or is confronted about) the error of his/her ways, s/he might choose to repent of sin and return to the Christian lifestyle. If a long period of time has elapsed, the person might choose to recommit his/her life to Christ.
While recommitment per se is not a requirement, some Christians feel as though they have done damage enough to Christianity and/or their Christian brethren that they should stand before the Church and make it a public event. Regardless of whether the decision is a public one or private one, repentance is always the key to turning back to God.
"For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths. The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast. He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly."
Proverbs 5:21-23 NIV
God will take you back. If you are struggling with sin or a sinful lifestyle, please turn from that sin or sinful lifestyle right now, today! Repent and run to the LORD. He is your only hope.
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
Repent and Run to the LORD
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