Keep Your Eye on the Prize…

We all grew up hearing the aged adage, “keep your eye on the prize.” In actuality, it means to stay focused. To keep looking toward and striving for, not giving up when it seems hopeless.

I choose to believe my prize is Jesus Christ, and as long as I keep my eyes on him, all that I am working towards, struggling with, and hoping for are possible.

Matthew 19:26 NCV “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘For people this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”

What is your prize? The list could be endless; to be the top salesman this month at work, to continue to say no to the junk food cupboard, the few debts you wish to pay off, the long to-do list, and the focus to get one thing done at a time, or to make a place for yourself on the team. Why not invite Jesus to partner with you? It’s always more fun to work out with a partner; you help hold each other up.

Philippians 4:13 NLT “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”

The book of Matthew, chapter 14, verses 22-31, is when Jesus walked on water, and Simon Peter asked to join him.

Matthew 14:27 NLT “But Jesus spoke to them at once. ‘Don’t be afraid,’ he said. ‘Take courage. I am here!”

Matthew 14:29-30 NLT “Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ He shouted.

Matthew 14:31 NLT “Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ Jesus said. ‘Why did you doubt me?’

I love the line “Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him” it is no different for us today. If the waves get to high, he will immediately reach out and grab you. I find so much comfort in this and hope you will also.

Whatever prize you are striving for, reach out your hand, invite Jesus to join you whether you are walking in a storm or learning to slow down. Keep you eyes on him, keep taking one step in front of the other, one at a time. Don’t get caught up in the what-ifs; instead, get caught up in the great “I Am” and go for it.

Have a fun day today…Be blessed and thank you for joining me. 🥰