#FocusOnGod

[clarissaxrose1212]

When we focus on God and following Him, receiving help from His Spirit, we are preventing ourselves from getting caught up in earthly sinful thoughts and thankfully no longer have interest in those kinds of desires!!!!! Reading the Bible daily and making prayer a normal and frequent part of daily life can both help with this!!!!!

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[taiyejeremiah]

Part 2/2: Living with my evil parents is like living in bondage (Run After Your Destiny)😩😫😤😳🤔🤔😍🥰

#runningdistancesyoufromyourhistory #focusonwhatisinfrontofyou #dontfocusonwhatisbehindyou #youcannotfixyesterday #focusontoday #focusonGod

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[chaplaincate]

Not everyone will celebrate you; and that's ok. Set your #FocusOnGod... and His Word; not on people. #Alright? Make it a great day. #ChaplainCate💞 #StraightFromMyHeart

[byfaithmedia]

God is eternal 🙌🏻

[troubledontlast1]

Close the door to everything that separates you from God. #godcomesfirst The more DISTRACTIONS that surround us, the easier it is to treat casually, then ignore, and then forget our connection with God. #dontgetdistracted Don’t let the noise of the world keep you from hearing the voice of the Lord. #distraction The distractions of the world will rob your hunger for God. #distracted God did not create you to live a distracted life. God created you to live a Jesus-infused life. #focusongod 1 Corinthians 7:35 I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible. #godfirst Mark 4:19 but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced. #distractions 🔥Subscribe to my YouTube channel and podcast,👉🏾"Uplift Past Crossroads"👈🏾🔥 Befriend me on Facebook/LinkedIn = Sean Christopher Jenkins 🔥Follow👉🏾@troubledontlast 👈🏾IG/Twitter/Snap for more🔥 Turn on Post Notification - Like - Comment - Share - Save #repost @valor_hearts @realloveoverlust ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ . . Follow my other Instagram accounts: Subscribe to YouTube(in bio)👉🏾@my_daily_bible👈🏾 Subscribe to podcast(in bio)👉🏾@upliftpastcrossroads👈🏾 YouTube👉🏾@upliftwithdrj👈🏾 Fashion👉🏾@glamourmeetsgq👈🏾 . . 👤 Tag a friend who would like this page ⬇️ ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #christian #christians #christianity #christianquotes #christianquotesdaily #christianquote #christianposts #christianpost #christianliving #christianlife #christianlifestyle #stopgettingdistracted #seekyefirst #seekyefirstthekingdom #seekyefirstthekingdomofgod #seekyefirstthekingdomofgodandallofhisrighteousnessshallbegranteduntoyou #seekgodfirst #seekfirstthekingdom #seekfirstthekingdomofgod #seekfirst #seekfirstgodskingdom #denyyourself (at Mount Juliet, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzq-0dFfst/?igshid=1fzfaku4tcrxy

[bridndmeditation]

My Mind Won’t Stay on Jesus

As I read the daily devotion and its accompanying Scripture, unrelated thoughts crept in.  Why is my laptop not holding its charge?  I shook myself and turned my attention to the devotion’s reflection and prayer section.  I gotta go grocery shopping.  I need to inventory the pantry.  STOP! FOCUS!  I hurriedly reread the Scripture asking the Holy Spirit for deeper insight.  I hear the garbage trucks coming.  Boy, do they make a lot of noise early in the morning.  UGH!  I changed my tactics and prayed, asking for better focus.  Will today be a good day to grill outside?  I hope it’s not too windy.  OH MY GOODNESS!  Why can’t I keep my mind stayed on Jesus?  Why are my thoughts wandering to mundane things?  I feel a bit like Martha, distracted by the need to be busy.  (Luke 10:39-42)

When I found my mind meandering during my morning devotions, I looked through my journal and found that I had journaled about losing focus a few times.  The old gospel hymn, “Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind Stayed on Jesus),” immediately sprang to mind.  Why can’t my mind be stayed on Jesus at least during my devotional period?  Doesn’t He deserve at least that?  I started to berate myself, frustrated that I couldn’t keep my focus.  This led to a feeling guilty that I should be better at this relationship building since God is waiting for me.  I should be able to devote a few minutes to working on my relationship with God.  Am I a bad Christian?

One thing I have learned is that these emotions are counterproductive in building that relationship.  In fact, they could create a wall between me and God, exactly what Satan wants.  Frustration and annoyance with myself lead to a sense of unworthiness.  As the guilt grows, I am less likely to approach God. But He is waiting.  As that feeling builds, I am less inclined to believe that God is waiting for me.  But He is!

As a fallible human, I will have those unfocused moments.  There will be times when my thoughts will drift to the mundane things of life.  As Christ told Martha, being worried about many things is fruitless.  When I find myself distracted, I have turned to some strategies that help me refocus my attention back to relationship building.  Perhaps these will help you too:

·       At the start of the devotion, pray that God will quiet your mind.  Ask the Holy Spirit to take control of your wayward thoughts.

·       Read Colossians 3:1-2 at the start of your devotions.  Here Paul admonishes us to set our hearts and minds on God, not on earthly things.

·       Take time to jot down the laundry list of chores that infiltrate your meditation.  Writing down that list will empty it from your mind, giving you room to focus on God.

·       Change how you interact with God.  If you’re losing focus while journaling, then switch to reading Scripture.  Or read a different devotion.  Or pray.  Or concentrate on how you can apply what you’ve learned.  In other words, change your meditation tactics.

·       Journal your wayward thoughts.  This is more than the previous suggestion of just jotting down the list.  Explore why at this moment you are having difficulty focusing on the relationship with God.  Then take that issue to God.

·       Write a prayer. Your written prayer is a letter to God. Offer praises.  Lament sorrows.  Exclaim blessings.  Shout thanksgiving.  Write it out.

·       Be still. This seems counterintuitive since the very reason you’re in this predicament is that your mind isn’t still. Be still means stop berating yourself for the lack of focus and just let God in.  Be still means take a breath and allow God to flow in you.  Read Psalm 37:7-Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him (NIV).

 Reflection:  Does this ever happen to you?  If it does, how do you feel?  What strategies have you used to keep your mind stayed on Jesus?

[drfaye]

Good Morning Father God! What's on your mind? Were you caught thinking about Jesus ? Be found thinking on Him; the results will amaze you!1 Corinthians 10.14 AMPC Love, DrFaye #caughtinJesus #focusonGod https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxhd9J6JoPs/?igshid=1oruyxblg6a0o

[poeticharmonylove]

Fresh Outpouring//Chapter 2 😊

Warm greetings and hugs from me to you. Welcome into the month of February. So grateful to God for breathing inside my lungs and blessing me with yet another day to see. We are on day 33 of 365. It was just a few days ago that we entered into the new year and it’s fast approaching to December before we know it. I hope the month of January was delightful to you. For me, it took me a while to…

[soamchristianwomen]

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[sublimespiritoracle]

Oracle of the day. #focusongod #focusonlove #lovewithin #bloom #prosper #creator #selflove (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgBKJZkq-Wk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[inothing-blog]

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[clarissaxrose1212]

Alcoholic drinks can be dangerous, and to let them overtake you by getting drunk or intoxicated is unwise. God gave us our body and soul, and we should be aware at all times of our surroundings and respect our body by taking care of it!!!

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[livinhealthee]

Be e-inspired! Is it hard for your to focus on the good in your life? If you're like me, you know that it can be tough to stay positive and keep your eyes on the big picture when things get rough. It's easy to fall into despair or doubt when things are going wrong. The Bible says that we have been chosen by God from before time began (Ephesians 1:4). That means that every step of our journey is ordained by Him for our good! When we accept this truth, we can live with hope no matter what comes our way! And even better than hope - peace! May this e-inspiration help you find joy in the midst of chaos and trust through trials so that you may walk confidently knowing God has a plan for your life. #outofsync #outoffocus #focusongod #focusongodfirst #focusingodsword #spirituality #spiritual #holyspirit #united #inspire @inspirational #livingfree https://www.instagram.com/p/CXRVXyGOSZK/?utm_medium=tumblr

[chaplaincate]

#MyShortStory. #TrueBelievers. #EverythingThatGlittersAintGold. #NobodysPerfect. #FocusOnGod... and His Word; not on people. Make it a great day. #ChaplainCate💞 #StraightFromTheHeart https://www.instagram.com/p/ChUvUIQOEI6HsuKpkvQyPv7p92kU3Ma0w9sVMo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[byfaithmedia]

Focus on God 🙌🏻

[agapewien]