Anything by Jennie Allen Wk 15: Blast Off Pages 137-144 Blog 15: It's All About RIGHT FOCUS!12/29/2016 “Just because we were willing didn’t mean it was easy. I still wanted God to be more clear, so we could be more sure. I asked a friend who had adopted if they were 100 percent sure when they adopted their two kids from Rwanda. I expected her to say yes; instead she laughed out loud, hard. She said, “Of course we weren’t sure. At some point you just jump, doubting, all the way down.” [Pg 144] I don’t ride big roller coasters. But if I did, I could imagine it would be exciting! I’d be giddy with anticipation as the shrill choruses of excitement trail off the coaster as it blows by. At every drop and tower that sound of excitement builds: Come on! Join in! When the ride’s over and the coaster rolls into place, satisified riders wobble off still roaring with laughter and tears. Some have bright red faces ~ others bright white. It must have been SO much fun. I get in. Check out the bar ~ grab hold! But what happens when that first cog grabs and we take a heart-stopping jerk forward? A bold thought announces itself. “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” Doubt has now crept in as your focus. Why do we doubt in those moments when we should be the most assured? It's all about FOCUS. You ride a rollercoaster believing you are going to have fun. Maybe you're a novice, but you've watched others and you KNOW this is going to be great. Yet, in that first second, when the coaster lurches forward, you lose that "FUN focus." It's as if you realized that just because something's fun it may not necessarily be a good idea. (maybe that's never happened to you but I'm experienced at it) There are over 20 Bible verses that specifically mention focusing on God. Here's one: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 You want straight paths. A straight path is the way recommended by the Lord. Whatever He may see in what's to come, the straight path will be your best choice. The above verse can be summed up like this: 1. Trust in the Lord completely. 2. Throw away MY evaluation of circumstances. 3. Remember He is God and I AM NOT. 4. The result is RIGHT FOCUS (which is Him) producing STRAIGHT PATHS! If we are able to remember that whatever brings the fear once we have followed directions from God, it is ALL under his review. He knew it was there when he asked us to step out. He knew it was going to become an issue, and he also knew that we were ready to trust and FOCUS on him. Congratulations when testing has brought you to a time when focus becomes an issue. You were ready to say, "I trust in the Lord with all my heart..." My focus is there! ~ Andi
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