Where is Your Focus?

 


I'm in a new season right now, and the Holy Spirit is reminding me to slow down, rest, and focus on Jesus. He has given me this gift of time, and I want to use it wisely. 

One synonym of focus is nucleus, which means the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.  

Wait...my focus influences my activity and growth... that's important!  Have you ever let your focus drift to something negative, and then decide to talk about it?! Have you noticed how that negative thing grows into something bigger when you give it a voice? Y'all, that's activity and growth!! And it's not the direction I want to choose.  

We are all believing for something, expecting something, growing in something. I believe that where our thoughts are fixed, our lives will follow. Philippians 4:8 (above) reminds us what things we should think on, all good things.  

Guys, let's fix our eyes on Jesus and grow His way! As I'm writing this morning, I am praying for you. I'm praying for your focus to be on Jesus, for God's word to be active in your life, and for growth in the best possible way...God's way. YOU are worth all the goodness God has to offer you šŸ’•

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