In the beginning, when you first became a Christian, did you enjoy being with Jesus and doing the Father's will? Have you lost that passion? Has your enthusiasm for following your Lord and learning of Him waned under the desire for man's approval of your religious activity? Have you begun to believe you could do something for God and forgotten that true religion is trusting God to do it for you? I'm sure there are moments when you remember and acknowledge that God was doing it, but it may seem that many more times you thought you had better do it for Him. Have you miserably tried to make your own purpose for life instead of receiving the life and purpose He intended for you? I have. That's why I thank God that He forgives me at my confession of such foolishness,restores me with His Word and by His Spirit and strengthens my faith as I follow Him. Think about it.