There are so many things that grab our attention, from our favorite TV show to the Facebook post that caused jealousy to stir in our hearts. You name it… several things can catch our attention.
Someone once said, “You make time for what is important to you.” I have thought on that for a few months now. This statement alone has had me refocusing my priorities. I have been spending more time with family these last few months, and God has really shown me that family is the first ministry He gave me.
God has blessed me with a family that has loved me through my darkest hours. When I thought that no one cared, I realized that the ones who loved me really did care. Let’s say that I have taken many detours on this walk called life. The reason I am where I am today is by the grace of God and a family who chose to never give up on me. Life has given me some hard terrain to push through, and I am forever grateful to a God that was there with arms wide open when He had every reason to turn away.
Jesus is truly my best friend. He has seen me at my best and has seen me at my worst. Yet He never loves me any less when I fall short. Not even when I allow my mouth to fly out of control. No, He doesn’t hold my past against me, He just simply loves me no matter what. I have watched Him again and again pick me up out of the mess of my own making and dust me off to cheer me on. His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 2:9).
If you just feel like there is no hope, allow me to introduce you to hope, His name is Jesus. He promises to never leave you nor forsake you (Deut. 31:6). He promises to make the crooked ways straight (Isaiah 41:2-3). He promises to calm the storms of life because when you place your life in His hands, you can bank on it that He will see you through.
It is time to refocus on who we are, really. We are children of God, blood bought, blood washed, and set apart to be the light in this dark world. Never allow anyone to sell you short, not even yourself. We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). He has a good plan and purpose for each of us (Jeremiah 39:11). So, I am challenging each of us this month to refocus on who He calls us. Refocus on the one who died for you. Refocus on Him and what He has blessed us with: family, friends, and a life worth living.
Tina Bassett resides in New Martinsville. She is a single mom of three beautiful daughters: Rachel, Charity, and Destiny. She is the director of the greeters/ushers, serves on the prayer team, and also participates on the praise and worship team at her local church. She loves animals and the beach. More than anything she wants her life to reflect God’s love and have an impact on those around her.
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