Focus on what's important.

I put this post together probably close to two years ago, but saved it as a draft and never published it.    While preparing the Daily Radio Bible blog for tomorrow, I remembered this.  Both have to do with Focus. Keeping focused is something that I find difficult.  My sidelines seem strewn with abandon projects and hopes.  I still struggle to shut out the noise, so that I can hear The Voice that matters most.  But when I let God help me do that, His Word is a balm to my soul.

Why is focusing so hard?  Why do I often feel distracted and unfocused?  Maybe I'm not prioritizing You, and the Word you have spoken to me.  I'm listening to too many other voices and opinions.  

And the one that matters most, that still small Voice, is getting crowded out in the din.  

fo·cus  

Noun The center of interest or activity.

Verb (of a person or their eyes) Adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly.

Synonyms noun.   center - centre verb.   concentrate    Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 "You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place-until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts." I Pt. 1:15 I want to learn to focus on the center of interest and activity, the place where You are, where You are working.    I want to learn to focus in on what is really important.  We keep our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates ad perfects our faith." Heb. 12:2 If I keep focused on the Living Word, and let it light my path, I will begin to shine  "like a bright light in a world" full of darkness. Philippians 2:15.