So many people are stressed by our current economic conditions! Unemployment on the rise, bank failures, home foreclosures, the list goes on and on. In healthcare, we are feeling the crunch as well. People are beginning to make more decisions about what healthcare they request based on what they can afford. Many hospitals have had to reduce staff. In my department, we have pulled together to be as efficient as we can be. Nevertheless, the last weeks have been stressful as we thought about our jobs, our paychecks, and our futures.
As an aside, that has been the primary reason for my less frequent posts. However, I am trying to catch up because sharing God’s words is what we should to more of when in crisis, not less!
I tend to walk very fast and take steps two and three at a time. when I look down directly at my feet, I lose my rhythm and stumble. When I keep my focus on where I am going, a move forward smoothly and quickly.
God knows about focus. He knows that what we focus on will control our lives. He asks us to look at Him always, and especially when circumstances are scary.
I am looking forward to a visit with a cousin who is an excellent optometrist. He faces the constant challenge of helping people to see the right things at the right distance with the right clarity. Focusing on one thing can often cause other things to become blurry.
God knows that our challenges will shrink and blur as we focus on Him. Do we actually think that anything surprises God? Does He have a blind side? Do our challenges sneak up on Him?
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Matthew 6
No, nothing surprises Him! He knows what we need! Take a few minutes and read Matthew 6:25 to the end of the chapter. Worrying is not a pastime He expects us to take up. Let’s talk about this more soon. Father, keep my eyes on You this week. Let others see my rhythm never faltering because of You!