Nov. 11, 2005 - Focus, Focus
Focus, Focus, Focus, Focus... Photographers do it all the time, in fact
it's the major part of getting any clear picture. Same goes for us, a
clear view needs focus. A firm foundation needs a clear view. It all
ties together. What then are we doing to focus our lives in the right
direction?
Well, tonight was the first ASideTrackedFocus chat
meeting -- and that inspired me to post something on the topic. Besides
being inspired, which is a pre-requisite to writing anything good, I
have an article due on this subject. So double-duty here I go. I think
ASF really picked up on something good there. As a teen myself, I stand
always in search of others who are on the same track -- purposefully
heading forwards, focusing their lives on one main goal, to follow The
Master, to make The Life our life.
So what does it mean to
focus our lives? What does it mean to get the right perspective, the
right depth of field, the right clarity? If you've ever used a camera,
you'll understand my examples... it doesn't take much to focus on a far
away object, not only that, depth of field just doesn't allow for the
wiping out of other stuff. The closer you get, the more of the
surrounding objects can be blurred into oblivion. A final macro will
only bring into focus the very subject of the photo. I've always been a
macro person, I love getting up close. Take this for example.
So what does that have to do with what I'm talking about? Well, very
simply put, the closer to Christ, the less must be in the picture.
Focusing is not only focusing on something, it's getting other things
out of the picture. To make our purpose and goals one and only one
thing, takes a macro, it takes getting up close. It needs us to draw
nigh to God, to focus on Him, and only Him. Then and there we can get a
clear picture of what God wants for us. Not too many teens want to take
the effort to put the other things aside, to get off the main track of
society, and power against the flow. It makes leaders what they are,
leaders. Purpose, focus... reflected in one thing, strength.
Coming up, "Goals, Defensive Driving!"
Comments
Nov. 11, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by spunkyjunior
Glad you enjoyed tonights chat! I would have to agree with you, it was nice to meet teens with the same goal :)
Nov. 12, 2005 - Focus!
Posted by Lindsey
Very good message. I was unable to attend the chat, because of school, unfortunately. You are very, very right!
Nov. 12, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by frogiggie89
Great post! Thanks for attending the first chat!
Nov. 12, 2005 - Welcome, David
Posted by TOSPUBLISHER
So glad you are blogging and sharing your writing here at HSB.
God Bless,
Gena Suarez, Publisher
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com
