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9-2-15 A God-Centered Focus

Maintaining a God- Centered Focus

    The following listing gives good understanding about the character and nature of God
    demonstrated in His dealings with us.  If we are to have a ready answer for those who
    ask a real  for our hope in our trials, we need to have God's Word hidden in our hearts
    for an answer that offers biblical hope.


    1. God's Person         Perfect                         Psalm 18:30

    2. God's Purpose        Conformity to Christ    Romans 8:28-29

    3. God's Plan              Counsel of His will       Ephesians 1:11

    4. God's Promise         Perpetual Presence      Hebrews 13:5

    5. God's Performance  Faithfulness                1 Corinthians 10:13

    6. God's Provision        Grace                          2 Corinthians 12:9

    7. God's Peace              Focus-dependent        Isaiah 26:3

    

    Having learned these seven aspects, try to bring them to mind throughout the day or night, especially when    
    sleeplessness is a factor. Many years ago, when I was having many biopsies, back to back, so I was always
     attempting to cast my care on Him, especially in thos nighttime cares.

    As i would pray about the problem, it seemed to grow even worse.  Realizing that i was mediating on the
    problem, and that Psalm 119:148 states,  Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in
    thy  word.....i began to maintain a God-centered focus rather than a me-centered focus.  What a blessing that
    has been!


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