Focus, purpose, and determination...the three characteristics required to sustain us during the desert periods of life and critical to maintain us...during the prosperous ones. Being void of these in either period leads to an unfulfilled and aimless life. Throw off everything that hinders-the sin that entangles-run with perseverance (Hebrews12:1). Don't lose heart, grow weary or faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season, we shall reap, if we don't loosen and relax our courage and faint (Gal6:9). Don't forgo the life that Jesus died to give us (John 10:10). Blessings friend!
8/16/12-LMM