FOCUS! :)

While most people are watching the election, I am not. I occasionally look at jsonline or yahoo to quickly see what 'they're' saying. As results come in and things are close, my heart begins to race. That's my cue to stop and pray.

When problems arise, as they often do, it is easy to get caught up in the situation. I find myself focusing more on the problem. Soon, in my eyes, the problem is bigger than God. Lies. Obviously, the enemy wants us to get caught up and confused. Eventually, we've become so consumed with our problem, we're in a haze of sorts. We can't think or see clearly, our situation seems hopeless and we become oppressed and depressed. It is an awful feeling.

The Truth is God is God. Jesus is Jesus. We serve a God, who loved us so much, He came down from Heaven, was spit on, treated like garbage, beaten, bloodied and died a horrific death, for us! THAT is LOVE! We did not 'deserve' to be saved. God loves us so much, He wanted to save us. Amazing.

He cares about our world and ALL the people in it. He didn't just come to die for me.....He did it for everyone. He loves everyone, even those who deny Him.

In life, while there are consequences for the choices we make, good or bad, He is ultimately in control.

So, in life, when I see horrible things happen to people, when tough situations arise in my life, when things seem hopeless.....I pause....I pray. After, the most wonderful thing happens. I can feel God's peace flow through me. My heart steadies and my mood lifts.

I know that there are so many people who don't believe in God, believe in God and not Jesus, or don't even know what to believe. I know it can be a hard thing for so many people. I just wish everyone could experience the joy and love of Christ. That people could then, let that love flow through them, to others.

What a wonderful world THAT would be!

To those who are believers, I encourage you to really focus on God in the midst of confusion. If you'd like me to pray for you, let me know...I would love to! For those who don't believe, I pray for you always....and I don't mean that condescendingly.....I love you so much and want you experience this peace......not a worldly peace......

John 14
“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.