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2020

For the past few years, I have chosen a word for the year instead of making resolutions.

This year my word is FOCUS.

Definition:
noun
1. the center of interest or activity

verb
2. pay particular attention to.

As we begin this new year, 2020, the fact it infers a "perfect vision" or "focus" isn't lost on me.

Over the last few months, I have undergone medical procedures required to save my vision and I've become more aware of how often vision is referenced in my everyday life.

My awareness of this has been heightened as my life has been interrupted by the possibility of losing my vision. Blindness has always been one of my biggest fears (along with quick sand but that is a blog for another day).

However, as this possibility became close to reality, I had to step back and reset my thinking.


The many references are metaphors for life:
- focus
- open your eyes
- awaken
- we'll see
- watch for it
- look for it

So, I am using all of these to remind myself in order to truly have a clear vision, my focus should remain on Jesus and God, the Father, at all times.

I am beyond thankful my vision has been saved. I give full credit to God for answering my prayers and guiding the surgeon's hands, along with my medical team.

I hope I never "lose sight" of the fact that God goes before me and "if not, He is still God."

If my vision hadn't been saved, would I still have complete confidence in Him? I would like to think the answer is yes.

God has always been a presence in my life. My parents were the ones who made sure I understood His power and love for me from the very beginning.

Over 4 decades ago, I made the personal decision to be baptized. I have always believed He has a plan for me. Often, His plan has not been my plan. Many times, I've attempted to lean on my own understanding.

However, life experiences and circumstances have taught me, His ways are better than my ways. I have learned lessons I didn't even know I needed to learn.

I am fully convinced He keeps His promises. However, I must also understand His promises are not always my wishes or wants.

When I acknowledge Him and keep my "focus" on Him, He directs my path.

The book of Proverbs tells me I will be blessed if my confidence remains in Him.

So, as I enter 2020, I want my focus to be on God and His plans for my life. I want Him to find favor in me.

I hope you, too, choose to focus on God and His plans for your life. It's so easy to fall back on our own understanding. We so easily fall into Satan's trap of trying to follow our own understanding (or, sometimes, unknowingly, Satan's understanding).

Keep your eyes upon Jesus!

Happy New Year!

~ Jan 💕

#FocusOnADeeperVision  

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