Let Go of the Past

But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”  -Luke 9:62

Obedience

"My father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me.  Yet, not as I will, but as You will."

-Matthew 26:39

Abandonment

"Then Peter began to say unto Him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed Thee..." 

Mark 10:28

Serving God vs. Mankind

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

--Colossians 3:23

Crossroads

"That moment becomes a great crossroads in our lives...."

-Oswald Chambers

The Parable of the Christmas Tree

"But since he has no root, he remains for only a season.  When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away."  Matthew 13:21

The Realization of God

"God takes away the sense of responsibility by bringing in the realization of Himself."  --Oswald Chambers