Focus. Today’s conversation is about focus. The definition is to concentrate, to focus one’s thoughts; to direct one’s attention or efforts. This is the word for me for 2016, focus. My attention and efforts will be focused on writing. I encourage my readers to comment, give feedback and engage. I have always loved words, reading and writing them. Learning new ones has always been fun to me. Call me a nerd, I’m okay with that.
That said, have any of you decided what your focus will be for this new year? This year is about growth, change and reinforcing your core value system. With any focus, consider how it will influence all the areas of your life. I have expressed my faith and focus for me is also about making sure that my attention and efforts are also reinforcing and building my faith.
The Scripture I read this morning from my devotional talks about “being anxious for nothing.” The actual Scripture is Philippians 4:6. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God…” Hold on, I will tie this altogether for you. There is a difference between excitement and anticipation compared to being anxious. I notice that as I get more focused, I am getting more excited and have energized expectations from this focus. I have to calm myself when I begin to feel anxious. This word’s definition includes uneasiness, fear and mental distress.
When focused on a specific thing or venture, it is necessary to put your best foot forward in preparation and effort. The bottom line is to leave the rest in God’s hands, trust Him. The encouragement today is to stay focused but be aware of feelings, situations or incidences where you begin to feel anxious. Stop and do a mental check. Take the steps necessary to kick out the negative and move forward with the positive.
Small or large, I believe everyone should have a focus. Make sure your focus doesn’t have you. Some people may not believe they even have a focus until they check behaviors and in what activities they engage. Let’s focus for 2016!
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