In Philippians 3:17, Paul urges believers to follow good examples. The author reflects on their own influences and questions whether they are setting a positive example. They express frustration at their pastor's prayerfulness and acknowledge their own faults, seeking God's guidance to discern role models and improve their influence on others.
When all else fails, or even better before you start your journey, realize that if you seek God first, He will guide your path right where He wants you to focus. If you are feeling discontent, look at how close you are drawing to Him. If you are feeling lost, look at how close you... Continue Reading →
There are two things in life that I admittedly really struggle with: 1) My weight and 2) Asking for help. When it comes to needing help with my purpose or where I am needing to focus, I am not good at asking others for help. I know that at times I need someone else; I... Continue Reading →
It can be difficult to start anything new, but when it comes to finding your purpose and focusing, you have to start. So many times being scared about missing the mark keeps us from getting started, but God's Mercy is new every day. If we miss the mark, we will quickly find out and will... Continue Reading →
Just as it important to know who you are, it is also important to know who your audience is as you begin to focus your life. I have a grandson that is just a ham. He does some of the cutest things when he is performing for one person. However as soon as someone asks... Continue Reading →
My house was a bit noisy yesterday, so I didn't have the quiet I need write. The idea was there, just not the environment. I will also in full disclosure say, this post will take me over five minutes to write. Who I believe I am, has a great deal to do with focus. It... Continue Reading →
Lord, Its me again. Thank you for always being there for me when I come to you. I know you want me to come more often. Thank you for the grace that covers me even as I try to do things my own way. I want to come to you first, but I usually get... Continue Reading →
"Ask and you shall receive." John 16:24 It is a scripture I know quiet well, yet often have such a hard time doing for myself. Growing up I didn't feel like I could ask for anything. I felt unimportant, despite being considered spoiled. by my siblings I learned how to manipulate to get things, but... Continue Reading →
So My people come to you in crowds, sit in front of you, and hear your words, but they don’t obey them. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest profit. Ezekiel 33:31 HCSB These words captured my attention, yet taunted me with the deep truth that is found in them. So... Continue Reading →
“For it is just like a man going on a journey. He called his own slaves and turned over his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; and to another, one — to each according to his own ability. Then he went on a journey. Immediately the man who had... Continue Reading →
