No, I do not think it is because you have not been baptized. While we are directed to do this by God...the act of salvation is the saving grace...baptism is the symbolic piece according to Theologians. I think that yours is the same walk of all Christians...when we are young in the Lord we often find ourselves moving two steps forward an done step back. Like life...the more our experience with the things of God...the greater our understanding...and ability to handle life's challenges becomes...this is true in life and also true in things Spiritual.

Father help havemercylord2010 to be more patient and kinder with himself. His growth has been far greater than he yet sees...but others see it in how his prayer life is changing and how he focuses on the needs of others more and more and not just his own concerns. Father, bless him richly in his journey as he truly has a heart for you and your people...give him wisdom and strength and most of all let him harness your love that is upon him and within him that he might serve you in even greater ways as he grows. Thank you Father for this man and his willing spirit. In Jesus name...Amen!