The Basics of Life

Last week I started thinking about a song I hadn't heard in awhile. You might say it was from back in the day.

The chorus goes something like this:

'We need to get back to the basics of life. A heart that is pure and a love that is right. A faith that is fervently grounded in Christ. A hope that endures for all time. These are the basics. We've got to get back to the basics of life.' (Basics of Life by 4 Him)

As a side note if you youtube this song and then view some of the recommended other videos you can start an enjoyable journey through 90's Contemporary Christian music. Especially noteworthy are the outfits worn by Michael W. Smith.

Anyways. I really like this song. I like the reminder of faith that is fervently grounded in Christ and hope that endures for all time.

Sometimes its helpful to think big and enlarge our perspectives. But there are also times when its important to slow down and regain focus on the basics.

When asked about the greatest commandment Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37-39

So as we learn and grow and explore the dreams God plants in our hearts, let's remember to also stay grounded in the basics.