I have recently been thinking about how my life has changed in the last few years since I have been spending so much time with God in prayer and in His word. I have spent many hours alone with God, but it is something He knew that I needed. All my life I have prayed and believed in God; a few times I got very close to Him, only to drift away again. This time I wanted it to be different, and I know the choice is mine; to stay or drift again. I never want to be apart from God again. Life just means so much more and works so much better when you are with God. I have been trying to figure out how I am going to go back out into the world and this time, not lose sight of God again. The idea is a bit frightening and I suppose it feels a bit like what Peter felt like when Jesus asked him to step out onto the water with him. I know the only way it can be done is to take Jesus' hand and walk with Him always. Never let go. Because even though I am changed, through the grace of God, and I am saved through Jesus Christ, I still cannot ever do it alone. I need God each moment of my life and I always will. So the change will be permanent as long as I remain in God's word and through prayer always choose God first. He will show me what it is He wants me to do and when and how to do it. I have every trust and faith in God to know this is true. I received many confirmations on this through other Christians, that "yes" we do need to read and pray God's word daily. It has to be a permanent path, or you will drift away. So it means a whole change of lifestyle, but I do not have to do it alone. I only need to surrender my will, daily, to God and know that He will show me the way. I give all glory to God and I pray for all who are walking the same path as I am. I pray for the strength and perseverance to always do what is right by God, to fulfill His purpose for our lives. I praise you, my Lord!