So what happens once we're committed to following Jesus?  Are we so involved in these other things that entered our life and became a part of us during the time we weren't following Jesus?  And if we've had it really difficult lately, seemingly reaping the benefits of poor choices, are we more inclined to reach out to God then?  Not necessarily ...not all of us respond the same when we are broken.  Some people rebuild when they are broken.  With the terrible tornadoes that hit our heartland last week, there were some cruel comments made.  But those that survived and have purpose to thrive ...will refocus.  In many ways they are faced with what is truly important in life.  Most of us spend the majority of our lives focusing on that which is not important.  The reality may hit with the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of our home ...and we refocus, and rebuild our lives.  If we don't, we may just give up ...and perhaps become bitter.  That's undoubtedly our choice.