Posts Tagged ‘ Focus ’
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2, CSB
God moves on His time in His way, so let us focus on His will and timing. This will save us anxiety and fear, helping us to live holy and joyful lives.
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2, NASB1995
Christ has redeemed us and sends us out to share that redemption with the world. It can feel intimidating, unless we keep our focus on the One who has done it and goes before us.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8, ESV
God is good, and He made us to enjoy His goodness.
Find His goodness in every moment, every circumstance, every thing, and every person. Intentionally and for His glory, knowing the ultimate good was His saving work on the cross for our redemption.
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Romans 10:13, ESV
We cannot be saved nor continue faithfully in sanctification if we are not focused on the life, death, resurrection, and sovereignty of Christ.
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 5:10, ESV
When our focus is on God, even the sufferings of this world will seem insignificant as we remember His suffering for us and the promise of renewal and restoration in the next life.
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
Deuteronomy 6:5, ESV
Our focus in life should be God, learning how to love Him fully with every part of our life that others may see our devotion and His goodness.
it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.
1 Corinthians 13:6, ESV
When we focus on the source of love and truth, we celebrate when love and truth thrive and mourn when sin and pain happen.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Colossians 3:2, ESV
Let us focus on our Lord and His Kingdom, ushering such things on Earth as He sends us out into this twisted and broken world, restoring the unity with our God that He desires.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Colossians 3:2, ESV
This world is a mess, full of distractions, problems, and temptations.
Let us keep our focus on the heavenly things, not ignoring the world but bringing heaven here.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8, ESV
Honestly, this world is scary and evil, and it can be easy to be overwhelmed and become cynical.
God wants us to focus on the good things – not ignore the bad, but focus on God, His goodness, and the goodness spread by His Church and goodwill.
a simple man of God 