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!
(C) 1992, 2015 N.A.Collins
Limited copy permission to one personal file copy
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!
(C) 1992, 2015 N.A.Collins
Limited copy permission to one personal file copy
