“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you . . . Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.”
— Proverbs 4:25, 27
If you want to be successful in anything, you must learn to focus. Keep your eyes trained on where you want to go. Don’t be looking to the right or the left. Look straight ahead and focus on the finish line.
Have you ever ridden a horse? A horse can become skittish and nervous when you ride him along country roads. He swings his head from side to side, watches cars coming and going, and jumps when he spots little animals scurrying in the fields. After you put blinders on the horse, though, he settles right down. With leather eye-patches sewn to the sides of his halter, a horse is prevented from seeing things on either side. Distractions no longer bother him. He faces forward, and you both enjoy your ride much more.
Do you ever resemble such a horse? Maybe you’re learning to play the saxophone. Or you’re working and saving for a bike. What happens when other interesting things catch your attention? Do you get sidetracked and forget your goal? Instead, keep moving forward toward your goal and turn your eyes away from worthless things. How can you stay steady and focused? You pray for help. Often.
More to Explore: Joshua 1:7
Girl Talk: Do you have trouble completing projects or tasks? Do you find yourself being distracted by other things? What can you do about it?
God Talk: “Lord, I know I get scatterbrained sometimes. Help me to concentrate better. Keep me looking straight ahead. Amen.”
From Chick Chat by Kristi Holl