I found this quote in my day planner and it really made me stop and think. Over the next couple days I’m going to share with you my reflections on this quote. There will be three parts total.

“No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, and disciplined.” – Anonymous

Focused on What? Jesus Christ.

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right had of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2

My life is so often focused on everything but what it should be focused on. Just yesterday I got up on the wrong side of the bed. The hum drums had gotten a hold of me and didn’t want to let go. Why? Because I got so focused on my schoolwork and what wasn’t getting done. When you get focused on what isn’t happening it depresses you and you are even less able to do that thing which got you here in the first place. Oh what a vicious cycle is created!

We can let ourselves get so focused on “good” things that we lose sight of what is really important, our personal relationship with our Savior and renewing our mind through his word. For me schoolwork has been at the forefront of my mind. That has only led to worry about what was not getting done and stress. But, if I hand this over to god he can handle it. This doesn’t mean not doing schoolwork, but placing all my anxiety about it in His hands and focusing on Him instead of it. He knows what is best for me and in his grace can manage my time better than I can.

The other thing that has fallen by the wayside is my quiet time. So I am back at it this morning, getting up at 6 am. I have also decided to turn off the CD player when going to bed. God should be my last though at night and my first thought in the morning.