"But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly (Focused) into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God." Acts 7:55
What you look at is what you see. It sounds simple, but it is more profound than you may think.
Where your focus goes, your energy flows. What you focus on is what you grow or obtain. Our focus adds fuel to the fire, good or bad.
Most people are struggling in their life because of what they choose to focus on. And I chose the word "choose" because no one can force you to focus on something -That is entirely up to you. Just because you are facing challenging circumstances does not mean you have to be consumed by them. Just because you are facing hardships does not mean you have to focus on them. When you focus on your problems, they become more prominent. But when you focus on God's power, your problems become smaller.
So what are your eyes locked in on? What do you focus your time on? It's one thing to have problems; it's a whole other thing for your problems to have you.
Let me give you three things to remember when facing difficulties:
1. There is Purpose in Pain
What you are facing is growing you into the person you need to become. No pain…no gain. The more we embrace purpose in every circumstance, the more we can endure. We know there is purpose amid our pain.
2. There is Power in Perspective
When we see through God's lens, everything becomes smaller. God can do more than we can ever imagine. We are empowered when our faith fills our life. Nothing can stop a person with God's perspective.
3. There is Potential in Problems
Problems are opportunities for God to show Himself strong through us. It's through adversity that we get an advantage. The greater the problem, the greater the potential for something incredible to happen. See problems as opportunities for God to show up powerfully! Keep the faith.
Have a blessed week,
Pastor (Rev. Elias Limones)
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