Where's Your Focus At?

👉 Don't look to the right or left. Don't be distracted by circumstances or the smoke screens of the enemy. 

Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Don't turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. Proverbs 4:25-27 

👉 Look to the Lord for help. Keep your eyes open for God, watch for His works; be alert for signs of His presence. If we’re seeking God, then we're watching for Him and His work each day as we go about our business. 

Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. Psalm 105:4

👉 God will guide us with His eye on us.

I hear the Lord saying, 'I will stay close to you, instructing and guiding you along the pathway for your life. I will advise you along the way and lead you forth with My eyes as your guide.'  Psalm 32:8‭

👉 God is faithful to complete what He's started.

God is the one who began this good work in you and I am certain that He won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6

👉 God's grace is sufficient for us. 

I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] Philippians 4:13

👉 Help us to cast our cares on You, Lord. And leave them with You. 

Cast [release] your burdens (anxieties and concerns) on the Lord and He will sustain and uphold you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip and fall). Psalm 55:22

👉 God, You're faithful to fulfill every promise. 

... The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. Psalm 145:13

👉 We can trust God, with everything and maintain our faith in Him. 

Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. Proverbs 3:5

Prayer: Father, we keep fighting to focus on You, Your Words, Your heart, Your face. Help us. When the momentum of the day tries to sweep us up into busyness and frustration, we loose sight of You. Help us to see You and stay connected to You. In Jesus' name, amen 🙏. 

Which Way? ➡️ ⬅️ ⬆️ ⬇️

To You, O lord, I lift up my soul. I trust in You, my God. Do not let me be put to shame, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in You will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others. Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You. The Lord is good and does what is right; He shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in what is right, teaching them His way. The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all those who keep His covenant and obey His decrees. For the honor of Your name, O Lord, forgive my many, many sins. Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose. They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the Promised Land. May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in You. Psalm 25:1-5, 8-13, 21 

 

Right or left? Up or down? When you don't know where to turn, turn to God. 

Commit decisions to God. Make it a matter of regular prayer, asking Him to guide you and make His will known to you.

Spend time in God’s Word. Read a chapter or two and stand in faith, believing that God will give you the revelation you need. Slow down, listen and tune in to what the Holy Spirit may be saying to you. 

Trust God's leading, and believe He goes before you – for He does. 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

God loves you, and He wants you to know His will. Seek it . . . discover it . . . and then do it. His way is always best.

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Abba Father, show us which way to go. Help us to be lead forth by Your Word and Your peace. Order our steps by Your Holy Spirit, let Your word guide our choices, and let us not go ahead of You. Thank You that You are not a God of confusion, but a God of peace. Guide us and give us peace with the decisions we should make. If something is not from You, let us know. Close doors that need to be closed, and open those that need to be opened - and give us faith and grace to walk through them. We humbly ask for Your guidance and direction as we go through life. In Jesus' name, amen 🙏.

You Don't Have to Go it Alone

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened and empowered me, so that through me the [gospel] message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the mouth of the lion. 2 Timothy 4:17

On those days when you're worn out and ready to give up, remind yourself ...

👉 You don't stand alone

👉 God stands with you

👉 His presence strengthens you

Because of that, you can be a person who ...

👉 Doesn't quit

👉 Always trusts

👉 Takes courage

Thank You God, for Your promise to never leave us or forsake us. You're the best thing that's ever happened to us. Your support means everything 🙏.

Hope Maketh Not Ashamed

Hope dares us to believe ... 

'You know what? Things just might work out after all. Today would be a bad day to give up.'

Father, help our unbelief to believe. May we believe that something good is about to happen at any moment. In Jesus' name, amen 🙏