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A. Don’t buy—rent. It’s quicker.
B. Show your affection by promising to build something small—a

birdhouse, maybe.
C. Keep first things first: Get the girl and then worry about the house.

Hopefully, you circled letter “C.” O’Donnell didn’t—and it cost him the

love of his life. He took his eyes off the prize and, as a result, lost it.
Your prize is a friendship with Jesus. It’s a friendship that will carry
you into eternity, put you in an O’Donnell-worthy home in heaven, and
bring you joy now.

So why would you put anything else first in your life?
Ask Jesus if he sees anything that’s in the way of your pursuing your
friendship with him. Maybe it’s your work, or other relationships, perhaps
even an addiction or hobby.

Whatever it is, name it below. Ask him how to give it to him so he
can put it in proper perspective in your life. But be aware: He may need to
remove it from your life altogether.

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