We’re
striving for the wrong reasons. We look at possessions, salary, connections,
and so on as something to attain as our goals. But our goal and purpose is not
of this world. Rather, it is heavenly. I know for myself that I get caught up
in the things this world flashes before me. I get caught up in striving for
fame, money, and possessions but by pursuing these things I also leave behind
my most important focus and goal…which is Jesus and His Kingdom.
At
the start and end of each day God’s glory is on my mind. As the day turns into
stressful deadlines, mountainous to-do lists, and all the feels relationships
bring His glory and Kingdom fade into the background. One thing I see wrong
with this is simple…God is to be my sole focus and my only goal should be to
see His face one day, hearing Him say “Well done good and faithful servant”.
My
focus has been divided between so many things lately and I have honestly felt like I
was losing relation with God. I couldn’t feel Him near. I wasn’t feeling
authentically joyful. I just felt as though I’m going through the motions of
life. Maybe you feel the same way. Or maybe you were just there and realized a
way to conquer this cycle (if so, fill us in on what made the change!) I do
know that God has revealed to me how our focus and goals should be heavenly
given that this earth will fade away and the things of this world will fall but
the glory and kingdom of Jesus is infinite. Remember that initially we were
placed in this world not to attain social status, become millionaires, or start
a family rather we were placed here to have relationship with God and later
spread His good news to those around us.
I
encourage us to focus on how we can give God glory and pursue the things of His
Kingdom throughout our days. When life comes at us full force just remember to
take time throughout the day to refocus our goals and purpose back to attaining
glory for Jesus in all that we do.
1
John 2:17
And this world
is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does
what pleases God will live forever.
Peace & <3,
Samantha