Keep the Main Thing...the Main Thing.

The main thing...is to keep the main thing...the main thing.

The main thing...is the Word and presence of God. I have learned that when I personally allow myself to become distracted with the things of this world...slipping, stumbling, and falling short is not far behind. It can be likened to skipping the gym for a few weeks, or becoming lax with discipline in your diet-indulging in too many empty carbs...pounds WILL return without you even noticing. If we become careless, and lackadaisical with our private time with God...sin will creep into out hearts while we are unaware. And what is in our hearts will eventually be present in our actions. "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23.

The key to success in the daily walk of a believer, is to keep the main thing front and center. FOCUS on Jesus...build yourself up and continually wash your heart with the Word...build up your resistance to sin by spending time in His presence- and everything else will work together for your good. We are not superhumans...and no matter how long we have walked with the Savior...we are not above falling. Humble yourself... Stay focused! Stay vigilant and "stay alert! WATCH out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour" 1 Peter 5:8. "I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11. ‪#‎goditrustyou‬ ‪#‎hetrynagetme‬ ‪#‎butiaintgonebegot‬ ‪#‎happygirljj‬‪#‎studyandshowthyselfapproved‬ ‪#‎inhisPresenceiamcontent‬ ‪#‎diligence‬‪#‎discipline‬ ‪#‎consistency‬ ‪#‎growth‬

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