Distraction is the nemesis of focus. We are constantly tempted to pull away from a consistent focus on Christ. As a result, we often find ourselves being tossed to and fro by the concerns of life.
Keeping focus on Christ means that we’re purposefully fading out everything that pulls us away from connecting with Him. It’s a disciplined lifestyle of choosing to see every blessing and struggle through the lens of Christ. How can we stay focused in a world of busyness?
Focus on God
Psalm 34:5
5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
Have you ever been in the company of someone who makes time with God a priority? There’s a certain radiance in their attitude, prayers, and overall outlook on life. Their investment of focusing intently on God instead of their circumstances magnifies His glory on their lives. Seek after the Lord first in your day with a precision-like focus on His presence.
Focus on eternal life
2 Peter 3:13
13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
It’s so easy to get caught up into the cares of this world and neglect the hope we have in the next one. There’s nothing wrong with being involved and engaged in politics, work-related issues, family demands, or community concerns. Our problems arise when we let them take so much ground in our lives that we forget this place isn’t our home. Pray that God will renew an expectancy of eternal life that will release the pressure of worldly concerns.
Focus on things above
Colossians 3:2
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
At the present moment, Jesus Christ is seated at the right hand of God interceding for you and everyone who belongs to Him.
Many times we pray through times of difficulty and it feels like our trials will never change. Not only does the Lord motivate other believers to pray for you, Jesus our Lord is praying for you as well. Every time you pray remember that the Lord is praying along with you that God’s will be done.
Focus our eyes on Jesus
Hebrews 12:2
2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
As believers, we are running on the track of life towards our Savior. He is at the finishing line with a great group of witnesses on the sidelines cheering us forward. Those who run in races recognize the value of focusing on crossing that finish line. Those who are distracted by the crowds, weather, or other runners tend to lose their speed costing them the race. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus in spite of the storms and trials that want to consume our attention.
Focus…Focus…Focus
Wearing eyeglasses helps many of us see more clearly. Otherwise our world would look like a blurry mess. Focusing on the Lord instead our needs or wants takes great discipline. We must be willing to lay aside our fears, worries, or anything that seeks to drain us of hope in Christ.
by CRYSTAL MCDOWELL
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