What Are You Focusing On Today?

The other day my husband brought me a t-shirt home from an event he attended. I put it on later and it was so soft. I immediately pulled the back of the collar around and grabbed the tag to see the brand. See, I own a small t-shirt making business so I pay particularly close attention to these types of details. When we first started the company, I began to notice all kinds of styles, fabrics and designs. I was focused. My eyes and my mind were set on learning more about how to efficiently run this business.

Reminds me of a familiar verse in Hebrew chapter 12, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith…” (vs 2). What we have our “focus” on, shapes the way we see things and others all around us.

If my focus is on Jesus, then maybe I’d see the world through a different filter.

I’d see people the way Jesus does.

I’d see opportunities for forgiveness, love, patience, kindness, gentleness, self-control.

If I shifted my focus from this world to Him, I’d see Him moving and working all around me.

I’d see challenges or setbacks as an experience to trust Him and strengthen my faith.

I’d see hardship as proof of God’s workmanship, grace and mercy moving in me and around me.

I’d experience life…so differently.

So, my question for you and myself– What are you focusing on today?