Perserverance

A dramatic occurrence can force you to rethink most, if not all your past and future steps. It requires you to ensure that you balance your life, as well as reaffirm critical relationships. Mans primary relationship is with his Maker.

When you get the type of fright that I had lately you recommit, spend time and you recreate the song that you've had in your heart. Life with God becomes a pleasure again, almost effortless and natural.

Unfortunately this does not last forever, as "life" happens. We continue with our work, social life, habits and hobbies. We spend time procrastinating, or fixed to technology, sport and excuses. Although there is a balance to everything, none of these make sense without Him. 
We are nothing without Him, serve no purpose and cannot be fulfilled without tapping into the Source of Power that is Jesus. No day can be perfect without Him, no success can be achieved. He alone makes it happen.
In order for me to live closer to Him, here's what I am committing to:
 - Have a committed time for Bible study, daily
 - Pray out loud, and softly, daily
 - Share my spiritual life with others
 - Visit church weekly. Commit to a church that you can associate with
 - Adjust the music I listen to. This will ensure that the influences that determine behaviour are controlled
 - Decide who to serve: Mammon, work, sport, self-promotion, other, of God. Commit to it.
All of these are plain, simple steps, easy to achieve. Join me in making your commitment to Him rock solid.

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