LEARNING TO FOCUS ON WHAT REALLY MATTERS
Paul prayed that the Philippians would learn to understand “what really matters.” He prayed that they would begin to view everything from the perspective of Christ’s return and that they would focus on becoming more and more like Jesus until that Day.
What are you focused on today? There are many good things that might occupy our time, but what are the best things? This is not a choice between right and wrong, but between temporal and eternal, between good and excellent. Will today’s concerns matter tomorrow?
Remember the words of Jesus as he taught Martha this truth? Jesus said, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But only one thing is needed and Mary has chosen what is better” (Luke 10:41-42). What is the one thing, the better thing, the thing that really matters, that the Lord would have you focus on today?
And one other thing, don’t forget to tell people “I love you.” Tell them everyday and often because we never know when the Lord might call us home.
PRAYER: Dear Father, help us to lift our eyes always to You and to Your kingdom. For we are easily distracted by earthly things, even good things that lack eternal consequence. Strengthen us to focus on what really matters. We desire to do Your will and fulfill the purpose You have for us in our time. In Jesus’ name, amen.