Stay The Course!

Stay The Course!
Flying in poor conditions requires pilots to keep their eyes focused on the instruments before them to safely arrive at the desired destination. What are your eyes focused on today? It’s easy to lose focus in this world, obscured by sin, and miss our desired destination. In today’s psalm, David declares he has set his eyes on the Lord. The enemy places countless distractions, enticements, and obscurities before us on this earthly journey. To reach our heavenly destination, like David, we must focus on the Lord as our only source of guidance, regardless of what our eyes often see. That is where obedience and faith kick in. Scripture tells us, “the just shall live by faith!” 
Friends, the secret to a confident journey on this side of the veil requires us to stay focused on Jesus, not the storms and circumstances on the horizon. David boldly said, “I shall not be shaken!” The secret to peace and unshakable faith is found in Christ alone. We can find confidence and divine peace in His presence. His presence is always available when we seek Him in prayer and follow the directions of our co-pilot, the Holy Spirit. So, trust the Lord and keep your eyes focused on Him. He alone provides strength to not be shaken and confidence to stay the course through the turbulent challenges of this earthly journey to eternity.
Onward and Upward!
Fr. Greg
 

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