My eyes are open. So whats in my sight??

Its been a couple weeks since my first blog because I had to study and find God more closely so that I might write what He wants me to write. I have been studying and this is what I have found...

There are many things I see everyday, things such as my kids and husband, my house that needs cleaning, bills that need to be paid, the money that's in the bank-or lack there of, even that pool that I want. I don't have to physically SEE it, but its always on my mind, so spiritually its whats in my view. I also try to see Jesus and God everyday in the bible or through teaching of some kind. And THAT'S where its at! Seeing Jesus!! When I look at all the other things going on, my view of Jesus gets blurry and it gets hard to find Him, but if I wake up thinking about Him and the things of heaven, He is there, right there!! The bible says "set your affection on things above, not on things of the earth" Col 3:15 Don't you think if God says not to dwell on earthly things, ITS FOR A REASON??? I believe its because He knows we cant handle them alone, He knows that the devil is GOOD at what he does!

Of course I'm not saying that we should ignore the other things, because we cant, our bills wont get paid if we don't remember to pay them. My point is if I put my focus on them and obsess on them, that's when I get overwhelmed and depressed and confused. We all know who the author of confusion is, don't we? The DEVIL!! So we know he is just trying to get us AGAIN!! That's the way it seems to be, one thing after another, everyday! Its tiring!! And that's his purpose!! He knows that if we let just a little of the world in, it will eventually consume us! I know it does me! Seems like every time the kids get me irritated, then my husband will do something and then I drop something and before I know it I'm so mad I cant see straight, I'm yelling and fussing and in a REALLY BAD mood! I'm learning that when that first thing happens, just let it go, breathe in and out, count backwards from 10- whatever works for you, and then PRAY!! Get your eyes back on God and the next few things wont be so bad!

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2

⁶Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the PEACE OF GOD, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ⁹Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:6-9

Did you read that??? That's important!! That peace is what I want! It says don't be anxious-don't worry about things going on! but PRAY about it, petition God about it, be thankful about it, and that PEACE He will give to you!!! He is in control!! 1Thes 5:16-19 says "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in ALL circumstances, for this is Gods will for you. Do not put out the Spirits fire" PRAY, be thankful in every situation, because if you begin to doubt and worry you will quench the Spirit! And the Spirit is who is working in your life, the one that will bring you that peace!! You don't want to quench him!!

Just remember, fix your eyes on Jesus, pray about your situations, and be thankful no matter what the outcome, and you will have PEACE! God is in control and can work it out better than you can! Don't let the devil use situations to make your vision blurry- STAY FOCUSED!!!