My encouragement for you today is simple: look up. In Hebrews 12:1-2 we are encouraged to run the race of life faithfully as we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Day to day we are often distracted by things around us, but we can always receive renewed vision and strength in knowing that we can look to Jesus in every situation. He's been where we are as he put on flesh to bear our sin and make a way of salvation for us, and he is always with us by the Holy Spirit. Never forget as you go through your walk of faith that He really does perfect that which concerns us (Psalm 138:8). So the next time you get distracted and discouraged by what you see, remember to look up: Jesus will always be there.
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WORD! One of my favorite scriptures. Deborah Minck touched on that at the last women's meeting. How distractions can even come packaged as noble deeds. We can get so caught up praying for others and ministering to others, it's good to stop and ask God, "What about me? Which area of MY life are you calling me to surrender?" I'm still digesting her whole teaching.
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