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Sometimes we can allow people to take the place of God in our life.

A husband chooses to not go to church because his wife doesn't go anymore.

Or maybe the kids don't go to church because their parents don't go anymore.

Listen, you need your own relationship with God.

Pastor Greg Laurie points out, God wants a one-on-one relationship with each of us.

Even if others don't, we need to focus on the Lord.

Only you can work out your salvation.

This is the day when the lost are found.

This is the day of a moment again.

Amazing grace, don't sleep the snow.

But can you get away, angel, for seeing it?

Listen, it's day when life begins.

Where does your electricity come from in your home?

The electric company, right?

You're connected directly.

Your neighbor is connected directly.

You're not running an extension cord over to the neighbors to power up your lives.

At least I hope not.

Well, we each need a direct spiritual connection to our Heavenly Father.

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