Focus

Galatians 6:7-9 KJV

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Life is all about focus. Revelations 4:11 tells us that our only purpose is to please God. Luke 12:31 tells us that when God is our focus, as is our only purpose, everything else falls in place.

We laugh when troubles come and some saint suggests we should draw closer to God. The reason we laugh is because we view God as a fable. We think that they are suggesting some magical formula that solves every problem with a wave of a wand. But that's not how God works.

When we sow bad and expect to reap good, we only fool ourselves. As imperfect as I am, as often as I fail, God makes my life work because when I despair, I take it to him. When I take it to him, I leave it with him. I only seek the advice of those who I know will point me to him, and intercede with him for me. God is my focus. I am only here for his pleasure. My own pleasure is fleeting. From dust I came, to dust I shall return.

Then, when I have returned him to his proper place, in my focal point, the MOST AMAZING THING happens. Luke 12:31 comes to life.

Luke 12:31 KJV

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

You see God wanted me to focus on him, so that he can focus on me. This is not new age karma hogwash. This is the God of heaven telling us that we labor not in vain. All I have is due to his mercy. He doesn't expect sinless perfection from me. He just wants to be my focus.

As I seek to please him, all the good, which is only found in him, just comes naturally.

You think that's Pie in the Sky? Have you tried it? You should.

You think Tammy stays with me due to my irresistible charm and stunning good looks? Nope! We both have God as our focus. When we lose sight of that focus, our marriage suffers. But when we draw closer to God, bringing him in focus, it just naturally brings the two of us closer and heals our marriage.

The sad reality is that instead of seeking to please God, we waste our lives serving our own pleasure. That way leads only to destruction.