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July 16, 2009

Success now days isn't measured simply by how well a man does in one area of his life, but by how well he does in many areas. Areas like work, family, recreation, community concerns and church. Most of us could make it in one area, but how can we succeed in all of them. If we focus on one, we sacrifice the others. It's like juggling not only three balls--but ten balls. And sometimes the ball we ignore, the one we drop, is the most important one.

It's crucial that you gain control of the many balls you have in the air so you can manage your life. In order to do that, you need to start at the core of your life--your private life--it's the one ball you don't want to drop. Ultimately, everything else will flow from your private life. If this area is out of control, the rest of your life will be too. If this area is under control--it will bring balance and harmony to everything you do.

Moses laid out the choice the people of Israel had to make. He said, "I have set before you life and death, blessing and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live, and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life." (Deuteronomy 30:19-20.).

Did you catch that last phrase? "The Lord is your life." Everything else flows from him like water from a spring. A strong friendship with God is more important than any other single factor in your life. Regardless of your circumstances, if you're cultivating a strong friendship with God, the other areas of your life will fall into balance.

How do we do that? One crucial element involves reading the Bible on a daily basis. When we read the Bible and God shows us something--that doesn't lead to an experience with God. It is an experience with God. We should seek that every day. We should try to have an experience with God every day by reading his Word.

Before Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land, God gave him a crucial command that carried with it an impressive promise. In Joshua 1:8 God said, "Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful." What an amazing promise! And best of all, it's one you can benefit from.

Is there more involved in cultivating a deep friendship with God? Of course! But nothing is more important than Bible reading. If you're married, it's as crucial to your friendship with God as conversation is to your marriage. If you're single, would you ever expect to develop a meaningful relationship with the girl of your dreams without listening to her words? Today, God communicates with us through the Bible.

As Mighty Men we've all committed to reading the Bible 3-5 minutes a day. If you don't know where to start, then commit to read a chapter a day. You might read a chapter from Proverbs one day, a psalm the next and a chapter from the New Testament the next five days of the week. If enough men choose to juggle their responsibilities by first focusing on their relationship with God we may see revival sweep our land, one man, one day at a time.