“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.” (Romans 5:3-5)
Several months ago, I walked across a parking lot and focused on the door where I would be doing business. A few moments later, I found myself sprawled on the sidewalk. Fortunately, my nose broke the fall. Unfortunately, said appendage sustained damage and still has a slight tilt to the left.
Amazing how a fall shifts the viewpoint. Who knew there was actually a curb?
When trials come there is a zeroing in on the things we hold dear. Immediately, the path warrants our attention opposed to the surroundings. Life’s difficulties readjust our focus.
Whether I live ten more days or fifty more years, I want to experience life to the fullest. God has walked me through the fires, through the raging waters, and never left my side. I may come out dripping wet or charred and smokin’ but I have found more of Him. I pray for health (and good eyesight), but more than that I pray and beg for more of Him.
God is faithful. He is big enough to handle whatever you face today, and whatever comes your way tomorrow. There is no illness, no diagnosis, no heartache, and no problem too big for God. The same God who created the universe, set the planets in motion, and placed the stars in the sky, is the God who knows the numbers of hairs on your head.
No detail is too small, nothing in your life is overlooked, and nothing is impossible for God.
Prayer: Heavenly Father regardless of the difficulties of life, help me to stay focused on You. Help me keep my eyes fixed on You and not my difficulties. Thank you that You are over all things and always in control.
About the Author:
Lisa Buffaloe is a madly in love with God, Christ-follower, happily-married, mom, writer/blogger/speaker. God has helped her through molestation by a baby-sitter, assault, rape, divorce, cancer, death, seven surgeries, and years of chronic illness due to lyme disease. For more information, please visit www.LisaBuffaloe.com
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Have you found illness and life’s difficulties have refocused your outlook?
Lisa,
God has been encouraging me today – like he did to Peter when getting out of the boat to go to the master. He used your devotional thought to remind me to keep my eyes focused on Him. I know his ways are higher and better than mine and that his timing is impeccable.
Thank you for writing. I love to read what God is showing you.
Blessings,
Randy Mapston
Lisa, I’m so sorry you fell. Hope your nose is better! This is so good, as always. I do so much better when I’m dressed with blinders…to keep my focus on the Lord. Blessings to you, dear one!
Randy, I love how God encourages us through His word and other ways to confirm His word. Oh to keep focused on Him! Because you are so right — his ways are higher, better, and His timing is perfect!
Blessings to you!
Thank you, sweet Lynn. The nose is better, just slightly tilted.
I’m with you, would love to have blinders that keep my focus squarely on God!
Blessings to you, sweet friend!
Sometimes that focus is a hard thing to maintain, but as we train ourselves
it gets much easier! God Bless You Ms.Lisa!
So true, Poppa. The more we get our focus in focus the easier our focus becomes.
God bless you too!