I was reading the book of Malachi I discovered that the lord gives warning to those he loves. The lord gave warning to Israel to change their ways. The lord wanted Israel to repent for their ways. I think about Backsliders and how the lord wants them to change and see the error of their ways the lord also wants us in his will to change as well to adhere to the responsibilities god has placed upon us. It is easy to go along with the crowd not so much because you want to but it is a place of comfort. We don't like to feel uncomfortable when someone moves us out of our comfort zone we become uneasy. I f everyone wears green why should I be different by wearing yellow why should I make myself a target of stares and humiliation this world can be so cruel . Jesus said if they condemned me they will condemn you. I know that is most definitely right. To talk the talk is one thing but to walk in the spirit is another. Endurance and persarverance are words to live by. Reading your word is essential but nothing is more important in my life then the relationship I have with God. It feels me up it sustains me. It keeps my feet planted on solid ground. Praise God I am free!