Focus

This week, I watched Olympic athletes and listened to their stories. In TV interviews, many talk about mental focus. All have experts in their lives with wisdom and knowledge, but if they lose focus, the training is for naught. Yesterday I learned that top-rated women gymnasts absolutely need to keep their eyes glued to exactly one spot on the balance beam as they do their flips and land again. Each time on the balance beam, this essential component determines the outcome.

Where our mind goes, so does our hope. When anxiety enters my mind, it can feel like there’s no way out. I’ve fought against anxiety with will-power. I’ve processed some underlying past trauma. I’ve commanded the enemy to leave in Jesus’ name. Now I’m realizing it’s a journey about constantly gluing my inner eyes on Jesus. Even the strongest and most experienced athlete must focus. I’m discovering that new zeal and joy grows within me as I point my eyes in confidence to Him, and His promises. My emotions might waver, but Emmanuel remains steady, He is with me.