How hard do we train ourselves in preparation for our life’s spiritual journey, that is in righteousness, abiding with Jesus, and a focus on eternity with God? When we go to the altar for the first time to accept Jesus we most likely aren’t in the best spiritual condition, but our goal should be to train in the ways of Christ, and to listen to the Holy Spirit, as we strengthen our faith and belief, so that we will continue to become pure, righteous, and deserving to be called children of God. Is this how we speak of ourselves... “I am training hard in faith each day!”?