DO YOU FOCUS ON WHAT REALLY MATTERS?
Paul prayed that the Philippians would understand what “really matters.” He prayed that their priorities would focus on becoming more and more like Jesus until the Day of completion when Christ returns.
What are you focused on today? There are many good things that might occupy our time, but what are the best things? This is not a choice between right and wrong, but between temporal and eternal, between good and excellent. Will today’s concerns matter tomorrow?
Remember the words of Jesus as he taught Martha this truth, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But only one thing is needed and Mary has chosen what it better” (Luke 10:41-42).
PRAYER: Dear Father, help us to lift our eyes always to You and to Your kingdom. For we are easily distracted by earthly things, even good things that lack eternal consequence. Strengthen us to focus on what really matters. We desire to do Your will and fulfill the purpose You have for us in our time. In Jesus’ name, amen.