What does the Bible say about Focus?
Focus is a struggle for many of us. Not only is the average attention span decreasing, but distractions are increasing as well. Both impact our ability to focus. The Bible has a lot to say about what and how we need to focus. Let’s take a look at 10 of them to recenter you on what matters.
Proverbs 4:25-27
Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.
Philippians 3:13-14
No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
Colossians 3:2
Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
Hebrews 12:2
We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
Psalm 141:8
I look to you for help, O Sovereign Lord. You are my refuge; don’t let them kill me.
Matthew 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
Romans 12:2
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
1 Corinthians 9:26
So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.
2 Corinthians 5:21
For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Hopefully, these verses will lead you to a better understanding of why focus is key to our faith. If you want to read more about finding why and how to focus, check out When You Follow Jesus You Need to Focus.
Stay Weird,
