Joy is something that we have to choose and then work for.

A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the best thing he can do is be faithful to his Savior in every aspect of his life, continually saying "Thank You!" to God. An obsessed person knows there can never be intimacy if he is always trying to pay God back or work hard enough to be worthy. He revels in his role as a child and friend of God.

God's art speaks of Himself, reflecting who He is and what He is like.

The truth is that the Spirit of the living God is guaranteed to ask you to go somewhere or do something you wouldn't normally want or choose to do. The Spirit will lead you into the way of the cross, as He led Jesus to the cross, and that is definitely not a safe or pretty or comfortable place to be. The Holy Spirit of God will mold you into the person you were made to be.

God cares more about your obedience to His Spirit's leading TODAY than what you will do next year.

I could be wrong about salvation. I could be wrong about a lot of things.

My biggest concern for this generation is your inability to focus, especially in prayer.