Focus?

One of the things I have always thought might accompany discipleship was a state of focus. Clarity, calm, sense of purpsose, what ever you like to name the deep peace that somehow finds its way into the corners of life. In my office is a poster from a great friend of mine, it lists the qualities of an intentional life in Christ. I don't look at it very often, but I sit quite close to it everyday. I know that there are important characteristics listed there. Qualities of life like: "Think clearly in order to live in truth." and "Seek God's direction in order to be wise."

When I went home for lunch today my table was piles of diseray with chocolate mixed in. How out of order I usually am, and God has called me to a profession of order. The ideal of focus and clarity that I thought would come from being a disciple has not emerged from my life with Christ, so far. Perhaps it is about discipline or more about practice. Either way, here are the two truths on my poster that stand out most, today.

Solve problems in order to de-cluter my life.

Focus on a dream that will capture my heart.

My hope is that these and other practical steps like them will help me get to the bottom of the piles. Find again the source of order in my life. Trusting, all the while, the One who draws me into faith.

God of truth, lead me along strait paths. You are awesome and wise. I seek you. I long for your council and joy. I delight in your ways. Let clarity lead me to order and faith keep me. My eyes have grown weary of the clutter and I am ready to solve the problems I see. Capture my heart again, Oh Lord. Amen.