Focus

Ezekiel 20:8 “” But they rebelled against me and would not listen to me; they did not get the vile images they had set their eyes on nor did they forsake the idols of Egypt.”

Truth be told I have been busy this week, this blog is being written moments before I post. My thoughts have been set on the task at hand most days. My week usually goes better when my focus is on God and I meditate on scripture.

Philippians 4:8 “Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable–if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise–dwell on these things.”

  I focus on many idols. My idol list past and present:, being busy,  job, kids, husband, food, sex, being liked, and money.

I have focused on the world around me. What is my husband going to do today or what did he not do? My kids let the thoughts begin as a mother! Food and sex very comforting. Popularity, I have let the world dictate who I am and compromised my values. Money and thoughts of money especially in times of need has been my primary focus.

When my focus is off the cross.  I keep myself running toward goals but become weary. I use the idol of being busy and keep myself distracted. I focus on my strength instead of  meditating on him. Christ he enables me to run with perseverance. 

God is a jealous God. He loves us and meets our needs. He also knows our heart and what our focus is on.  I have meditated on being angry, worried, distracted, and prideful. I have made many worldly distractions my focus and therefore my idols.

Prayer for today: Please Lord let me run to you for comfort, let me rest in you alone. I want to focus on  your word, meditating on your truth, not relying on my idols and myself. In Jesus name, Amen.