Fixing our Eyes

"Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith." HEBREWS 12:2

      “Hold my hand, and I’ll help you.” “Don’t look down, just watch me.” “We’re not lost, I know where we’re going.” It probably would be hard for us to count the number of times we’ve said those phrases or similar ones to our children. We start teaching them at a young age that they can trust us in any situation. We’ll guide them where they need to be and help them do what they need to do—if they’ll just let us.

      The same is true for God’s role in our lives. God is always ready to instruct us, guide us, and show us the right direction. We only have to ask and trust, though doing that on a regular basis can be tough. Some days, life is so hard that the desire for different circumstances nearly consumes us. On other days, we walk with confidence in ourselves and our lives because things are rosy and our loved ones are healthy and happy.

    When should we fix our sights on God? At both extremes, and all in between. People come and go, circumstances change, and life is never the same for long. What’s wonderful today might be horrible tomorrow, and vice versa. Fixing our eyes too much on any of it can warp our perspective and send us spiraling toward depression or leave us with a cocky attitude.

     Fixing our eyes on the one constant in life—God—can keep us grounded and able to face any situation because we know we’re not alone.

     We must accept God’s guidance in our lives just as certainly as we expect our children to accept our guidance. Like any good parent, He’s always waiting to point us in the right direction. And He is always the best guide of all.

Dear God, thank You for being the constant guide in my life, whether things seem good or bad. Remind me to always ask for Your help, and teach me how to trust that You’re right beside me. Amen .