22 May 2023 - Successful people remain focused

Distraction is a tactic of the enemy, who loves to interfere with the lives of faith-filled people. It keeps us busy and focused on other things, so we lose focus on what matters most.

“Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than their past failures and on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to the fulfilment of their goals rather than all the other distractions that life presents to them.” - Jack Canfield

Proverbs 4:23-27 (MSG) Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts. Don’t talk out of both sides of your mouth; avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip. Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions. Watch your step, and the road will stretch out smooth before you. Look neither right nor left; leave evil in the dust.

“What you stay focused on will grow.” - Roy T. Bennett

Proverbs 4:25 (ESV) Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.

1 Peter 1:13 (ESV) Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Luke 9:62 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Distractions are one of the biggest problems in our world. It’s such a big issue that it’s reported that 95% of people say it’s hard for them to focus. Distraction is the main reason for failure. The downfall of most leaders occurs when they lack proper focus.