I confess, there are many things about getting older I do enjoy, not in the least, is the wisdom that comes with age. I look back on the mistakes in my life and I see how God was directing my steps even when I went off course. Having that knowledge to pass along to others is important. I no longer sweat the small things in life that just aren’t that important as I used to when I was younger. I can handle life’s stresses better (with God’s help).

But one thing that I don’t particularly like about getting older is how it gets harder to see things like I used to when I was younger. My reading glasses are stronger all the time, and it’s harder to drive at night. And looking at that eye chart each time—well, it’s definitely out of focus.  

Have you ever thought about your spiritual life being out of focus?

That happens when our focus isn’t on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our salvation.

Like your eyes getting older, being spiritually out of focus happens over time. Our lives are busy—there’s no way around that. Between work and home and family, it’s easy to skip over reading the Bible regularly, or spending time with God in prayer before we start the day.

Soon, we find ourselves spiritually out of focus. In other words, we feel distant from our source of joy.

When those moments inevitably come, (and they do to each of us), cry out to God.

Psalm 145:18 says, “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

The psalmist knew from experience that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1.

Remember, God hasn’t left us, we’ve just drifted away. And it’s time to get back into focus!     

Until next time, dear friends, many blessings!

Mary

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