The problem: By nature we stop pursuing what we already have!
Genesis 2:24 NLT
This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.
United: To stay with, to cling to, to pursue closely
Closing the gap between intention and action reignites your pursuit!
3 Practices that help close the gap:
Practice #1: When you think something good Say It!
Hebrews 3:13 NLT
But encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception.
She needs: words of affection
He needs: words of affirmation
Hebrews 10:24 NLT
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
Practice #2: When you think of something special Do It!
James 4:17 NLT
Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.
Practice #3: When you need a change Be It!
To get what you’ve never had, you’ve got to do what you’ve never done!
To get back what you used to have, you’ve got to do what you once did!
Revelation 2:5 ISV
However, I have this against you: You have abandoned the love you had at first. Therefore, remember how far you have fallen. Repent and go back to what you were doing at first. If you don’t, I will come to you and remove your lamp stand from its place—unless you repent.