This little cartoon graphic is just a fun way to draw attention to this very important question; what does it take to stay on target in our walk with the Lord?  It's great to read, to learn, to dive into resources and feed our minds.  I've done alot of these things over the years.  There is nothing wrong with these activities, however, this is of very little value unless we are practically walking in relationship with Him!

Knowing about our heavenly Father and knowing Him personally and intimately are 2 very different things.  Have you ever directed these type of questions to the Lord, "Do I really know you, Do I truly trust you, Do I believe you love me no matter what the circumstances look like?"  Have you placed complete faith and trust in Him, especially in the darkest and most difficult of times, trusting that He is in control, that He is King, that He knows what is best?  When you close your eyes and direct the focus of your spirit to Him, do you sense a deep peace, a bottomless joy, a fullness of understanding that His abiding life in you is your greatest treasure and there is no equal?  Is there even a second thought that you would give everything you own just to be with Him?  Have you laughed with Him?  Have you cried with Him?  Do you know the deep yearning and desire to be with Him, just the two of you, in a time of prayer and worship that produces an excitement you can hardly contain?

This, my friend, is just the tip of the iceburg that comes from an active life of walking with our Father and our King, Jesus Christ.  This is a Holy Spirit filled life that places our daily choices of faith above what we feel and what our emotions tell us to do.  It truly is the only way to live the Christian life where you walk in the power and grace of the living God.