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Focus on the Facts

    Think for a moment about the biggest hardship in your life right now. Now, think about how big your God is. Which is bigger in your mind? Which one rules your thinking most? If honest answer is your struggles, then your perspective is warped from what it should be. We should never view our problems as insurmountable.

    The Bible says that nothing is impossible with God. Why is that so easily forgotten in our minds? We've seen God work on our behalf before, we've heard testimonies of Him working in others lives, and we've read the stories in the Bible that display His greatness, but we still can't get over the hardships of life. I believe it is all about our focus. If we were truly focused on the greatness and the power of Jesus, we wouldn't worry. Remember who you are serving.

    When we pay attention to what we are letting our mind dwell on, it can change everything. Letting yourself focus on the difficult circumstances in life takes your attention completely away from Jesus and it drains your faith account rapidly. Instead, be vigilant with your thoughts so that you may be able to stop those thoughts when they come into your mind. Focus on the facts of your faith.

Matthew 19:26 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (ESV)

Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible with God. (ESV)

 Genesis 18:12 Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son. (ESV)

 Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. (ESV)

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