Focus Challenge

Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. 

Psalm 103:1-5a NLT

When life is this challenging, it can become all too easy to see only what's wrong in the world, in your town, in your life. I challenge you to look for what is good. That's it. Just a thought. Actively, intentionally look for what is good in your life. Need help getting started?

If nothing else, you're still breathing. That means you have another opportunity to DO something good for someone else or to do something to change YOUR life (especially if you can't seem to think of anything good in your life). If you're reading this, you still have a functioning brain. You still have your eyesight. You have a phone or computer to read it on, which means you have electricity or at least money to purchase batteries... See how easy this is?!?  

I challenge you to change your current focus to finding what is good, according to God's Word. Philippians 4:8, KJV. ...whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 

Prayer:

Father,

          With my whole heart, I will praise Your holy Name. Let all that I am praise You, Lord; may I never forget the good things You have done, are doing and will do for me. I want to come into Your presence with thanksgiving and praise. Help me to keep my focus on You and Your faithfulness to me all the days of my life. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen