The Lost Song in the Backslider's Life

What happens when a Christian loses the joy they once had in walking with God?

In this message from Psalm 137, Pastor Earl uses the picture of Israel’s harps hanging on the willows in Babylon to describe what can happen when God’s people become discouraged, spiritually distant, or caught up in the world around them. The harp remains, but the song is gone.

This message examines the slow process of backsliding, the effects of neglecting prayer, the Bible, worship, and service, and the impact a silent Christian can have on a family, a church, and a lost world.

But this is not simply a message about what has been lost. It is a message of hope. Pastor Earl shares how God meets you where you are and points to the way back: remember, repent, and return. God’s grace offers forgiveness, restoration, and a new beginning.

If your spiritual song has grown quiet, or if you simply want to be reminded of the joy of walking closely with Christ, take time to watch or listen. Let God’s Word search your heart, renew your relationship with Him, and encourage you to pick up your harp and sing again.