WE CAN DRAW "NEAR TO GOD" EVEN WHEN WE STUMBLE

 But what after some time, you begin to feel that you are unworthy of Jehovah's love? As discussed, something similar happened to the writer of Psalm 73. He lamented: "My feet had almost strayed; my steps had nearly slipped." (Psalm 73:2) By his own admission, he had become "sour" and "unreasoning" "like a senseless beast" before Jehovah. (Psalm 73:21, 22) Did he conclude that because of his error, he was a lost cause, unworthy of Jehovah's love?

If the psalmist felt rejected by Jehovah, the feeling must have been only momentary. It seems that at his lowest point, he recognized a need to draw closer to God, as indicated by his words: "But now I am continually with you [Jehovah]; you have taken hold of my right hand. You guide me with advice, and afterward you will lead me to glory." (Psalm 73:23, 24) Even if our feet do stray temporarily, we can return to Jehovah with the assurance that he is "ready to forgive." (Psalm 86:5) Especially when we are at our lowest point, we should draw closer to our God. - PSALM 103:13, 14.

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