Jesus said, "I have come in order that you might have life -- life in all its fullness."
-John 10:10 (TEV)
-John 10:10 (TEV)
When Peter was walking on the water toward Jesus, he was able to stay on top of the water as long as he kept his focus out ahead - on Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves below his feet, he began to sink.
In life, we have a daily - sometimes even minute-by-minute - choice. When troubles come our way or life's cares begin to overwhelm us and rob us of the abundant life God intends, we can either keep our focus on Christ, with whom all things are possible (Luke 1:37), or look at our fears and begin to wobble. Keeping our focus on Christ frees us to keep our minds and hearts open to receive the abundant life God offers and to be a channel of God's love to others.
Cathy Fooshee (Kansas, U.S.A.)
PRAYER
O God, help us to keep the eyes of our hearts firmly focused upon Christ, that we may live the abundant life you freely offer. Amen.
O God, help us to keep the eyes of our hearts firmly focused upon Christ, that we may live the abundant life you freely offer. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
We choose whether to look at the waves or at God.
We choose whether to look at the waves or at God.
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