55} Secondly, Thou must abhor his labouring to render the cross odious unto thee; for thou art to prefer it before the treasures in Egypt. [Heb. 11:25,26]

Priorities shift every day; values once defined, stay same.

People don't remember what we think is important; they remember what they think is important.

Psychologist William James said, That which holds our attention determines our action. In other words, your behavior follows your attitude. The two cannot be separated. As author LeRoy Eims says, How can you know what is in your heart? Look at your behavior.

What do I really want? What will it cost? Am I willing to pay the price? When should I start paying the price?

Our destiny is determined, not by what we possess, but by what possess us.

If you hold on to what you want so tightly, it almost becomes an idol.

The visions you glorify in your mind, The ideals you enthrone in your heart.. This you will build your life by... This you will become.

Two words that characterize misplaced worship or lust are secret excess.

For what shall we do when we wake one day to find we have lost touch with our heart and with it the very refuge where God's presence resides?

Why are so many people struggling with depression and discouragement? They've lost heart. Why can't we seem able to break free of our addictions? Because somewhere along the way, in a moment of carelessness or desperation, we gave our heart away, and now we can't get it back.

A man whose identity flows out of deep validation doesn't wilt under criticism. He enjoys applause when it comes but frankly isn't desperate for it. He can walk away from work at five o'clock; he doesn't measure his success by how much money he makes. We grow into this man, to be sure; I'm not setting a new standard of perfection. But what I am describing.