“… this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14 KJV).
The apostle Paul said, “This one thing I do.” He didn’t say, “These 100 things I dabble in.”
I think it was Andrew Carnegie who said, “You’ve heard it said, ‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.’ But I say do put them all in one basket, then watch them until they hatch!”
In this chaotic world I long for something simple, something I can focus on. What I really need is an organizing principle, something that guides my “yes” and “no” responses to all the voices that cry out for my attention.
At the end of every year I try to take a break and check my life alignment. You know, every year you have to get your car inspected, get your front-end realigned. Why shouldn’t your life deserve at least equal consideration?
So, I’ve decided that this year’s motto is: “Get your life in line in 2009.” Or maybe (while humming like Johnny Cash in the background) “Let’s walk the line in 2009.”
How do we do that? Paul says we need to focus on one thing: Jesus. We must look at every aspect of our lives and consider whether it “lines” up with being a disciple of Jesus. Forget the distractions and with laser-like focus make following Jesus in all things the goal.
Focusing on Jesus is the one thing I want to do.