“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.” Psalm 51:12
It is possible that even after being born again for a number of years, a person could backslide and not even notice.
What are some of the signs that would show if you are already backsliding?
The first sign of backsliding is the sudden realisation that the joy of salvation you once had is gone. If you can remember those early days when you just became born again, how you used to bubble with joy, and somehow, that joy is no longer there, check your faith.
Another sign of backsliding is the departure of peace from the life of a believer. One of the first things people experience when they give their lives to Christ is peace. Phil 4:7 calls it the peace of God that passes all understanding.
Do you still feel the same peace and joy you did when you became born again? If not, cry to God for restoration now IJN.
Shalom!