The Upper Room 10 December 2021 Daily Devotional | Friday Message
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TODAY’S READING
Psalm 23:1-6
KEY VERSE: Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. – Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV)
The Upper Room 10 December 2021 Daily Devotional Message
When I was first learning to drive, I had the habit of looking directly at the ground in front of the car. Every rock, stick, and pothole prompted me to react. I would steer first in one direction, then another, trying to avoid the slightest obstacle. My instructor finally asked me to pull over and offered some life-saving wisdom. He wanted me to focus my eyes on the horizon and to drive straight toward it. He explained that by lifting my gaze and locking in on a focal point in the distance, I would be able to steer more smoothly to my destination yet still be aware of my surroundings.
That advice not only improved my driving technique but also provided me a powerful spiritual insight. Our paths in life are frequently filled with hazards and tempting distractions. But it is important for us to keep our sight trained on the horizon that is Jesus, who will help us navigate through anything we face. Jesus is master of both the calm and the storm and can guide us safely.
The spiritual disciplines of praying, meditating on scripture, and participating in Christian fellowship can help us increase our focus on Jesus and lead us to our fullest lives.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, help us keep our eyes fixed on your ways. Guide our paths daily as we walk both with you and toward you. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Today I will focus my thoughts on Jesus.
PRAYER FOCUS
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