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Where's Your Focus?

7/29/2013

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When the problems of life distract you, how do you keep your focus?

I remember a few years ago when Madison learned how to ride her bike. She and Curt had spent most of the afternoon practicing on the cul-de-sac in front of our house. I sat on our front steps, watching their progress. As Curt jogged alongside Madison with a hand on the back of her bike, Madison’s foot fumbled against the pedal. She looked down at her feet and scrambled to get them back on track. Wobbling and weaving, she finally regained control. I exhaled as she narrowly escaped hitting the pavement.

“Don’t watch your feet!” Curt warned, breathless. “Just keep looking where you want to go.”

After awhile, Madison seemed to be getting the hang of it. She kept her focus straight ahead and circled the cul-de-sac like a pro. That is, until she noticed me.

“Hi Momma!” Madison’s eyes peeked out from under her pink flowered helmet. I cringed as she meandered too far in one direction and headed for the ditch. Curt grabbed the handlebars, but he was too late. Once Madison got side-tracked, it wasn’t long before she crashed.

When I think about the distractions Madison experienced while riding her bike, it reminds me of the distractions we encounter in life. Hebrews 12:2 reminds us where we need to keep our focus. It says, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith ...”

If Madison would have kept her focus on where she wanted to go, she would have avoided a lot of pain. She shifted her focus away from her goal, lost her balance and crashed. I can relate to that. There have been times in my life when I took my eyes off Jesus. Instead, I fixed my eyes on my own situations and problems – and I also crashed.

The cares of life can be distracting. Maybe you are facing a crisis. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Maybe you are sick or in pain. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Maybe you are tempted. Fix your eyes on Jesus.

If we keep our focus on Jesus, we will be strengthened and encouraged. Whatever life throws our way, Jesus will bring us through. The road ahead might be bumpy, but when we look to Jesus, we know we can stay on course.

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1 Comment
Marsha Dolan
8/6/2013 01:56:36 am

You have a way of hitting the nail on the head. I don't read all the post but on days that I do it seems that it is just what I need to hear! Keep up the good work

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