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...fixing our eyes on Jesus

Hi Friends,

Happy 2018! :) I am in constant shock at how fast time is going...almost in denial lol. But, this reminds me that scripture tells us to number our days as we really do have numbered days.

An awesome way to start eh?!

Well, I have reached a place in my life that I appreciate candid conversations...but truth in love of course! This post might be choppy as I am writing then thinking as opposed to what is natural to me...overthinking, thinking, then writing :) I pray through the fragmented thoughts and words that God speaks to you in a deep and personal way!

2017 was one of those years of amazing and almost unbelievable breakthroughs but also unimaginable shock and pain. I found myself asking questions I never thought I would, battling things I never expected to, but also allowing my Joy to be stolen too often. A year were I learned lessons about myself and the world around me. By learning I really mean watching things I don't understand take place...and fight the constant urge of wanting to understand. However, I found my rest in the fact that my Savior understands, He has walked this earth - a compassionate/empathetic High Priest (Hebrews 4:15)

Today we went through Hebrews 12:1-13 at church, a chapter I have read multiple times. But it really stood out when I read "Fixing our Eyes on Jesus". I somehow added a "BUT" in front of that ...we don't understand "BUT" fixing our eyes on Jesus...complete the sentence. Side tracking a bit here, my small group and I are reading through verses (one verse a week) that have "BUT GOD" in them. It is amazing how much that changes the situation. All we need is a "BUT GOD" moment and everything we thought was out to destroy us builds us up instead. I have often talked about how we have such a horrible case of Spiritual Amnesia, where we forget the miracle we were just celebrating the minute some trail pops up. If only we were as disciplined as King David, see Psalms 103, in reminding ourselves of the things God has done we would probably look at trails in a different way.

Anyway, going back to Fixing our Eyes on Jesus, I hear such a strong action phrase when I hear that. Because it almost sounds like its a command because of what the author went through. It sounds like the author was reminding himself of this truth as he was writing the letter.  We all know the story of Peter and how he sunk the minute he looked away from Jesus but I know there is less emphasis on the part where Jesus "Immediately" caught him. I think this is there to encourage us to step out even when we occasionally lose focus of what truly matters, Jesus, by His grace He "Immediately" catches us.

That being said, I think this is a call to action for all of us. That whatever we do we should do while "Fixing our Eyes on Jesus". Easier said than done but it starts with the small things. For example, as soon as I post this, I will do work that I don't necessarily feel like doing. But while Fixing my eyes on Jesus, who understands, who knows, and who sees...I will bear this very tiny cross :)

I hope you are encouraged by this post. Keep on persevering...He gots you! :)

"fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 

Stay Blessed<3  

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