Mr. Jones was my Algebra and Geometry teacher in high school. He was full of "educational sayings" and memorable quotes. One of the quotes he would say on a daily basis was... keep your eyes on the prize. At the time the "prize" was graduation, but now that i'm older (physically and spiritually) I realize the prize is much bigger than graduation. The prize is God.
Paul reminds us to run the good race; to race towards the finish line. But I think the image of peter on the water is even better. When Peter was focused on Christ he walked on water, but once his focus shifted to what was around him he began to sink, but then he called for help and Jesus pulled him back up.
I feel my focus in past couple weeks has shifted. I started to look around me. Started to notice the world. Entertained a thought, preformed an action and began to sink. I didn't keep my eyes on the prize. I allowed the enemy to sneak in. I allowed the enemy to distract. I allowed the enemy to allow me to sink. So, what do you do? The only thing you can do... repent (to turn from your ways). Meaning, I turned my focus back to God, cried out like Peter. I put my eyes back on the Prize and allow him to pull me up. But keep in mind when you sink.. you get wet. You hurt people and you can't change to fact you were drowning. But it takes time to dry off. It takes time to completely heal. But isn't it good to know there is a God who will pull you up. Dry you off. And forgive the fact you looked away.
So... Keep your eyes on the Prize!!
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