Keep Your Eyes on the Bigger Picture

Life is full of distractions that pull our attention in different directions. Some of them are small interruptions; others feel overwhelming and constant. Work, family responsibilities, health concerns, news headlines, and even the pull of technology all compete for our focus. In the middle of it all, it’s easy to get caught up in what feels urgent and forget what’s truly important.    

But God calls us to lift our eyes above the noise and fix them on what endures. He doesn’t want us consumed by the temporary storms around us, but anchored in the eternal hope He provides.   

Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 4:18: “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”   

When life throws curveballs, when relationships get complicated, or when the world feels heavy, we can choose to look beyond the temporary. We can choose hope. We can choose faith. We can choose to keep our eyes on Jesus.   

Here are three practices to hold onto:   

1. Pause. “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Slow down enough to hear His whisper.   

2. Prioritize. “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). Focus on what matters most.   

3. Press Forward. “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). Don’t give up.   

God is working behind the scenes in ways we may not see yet. Hold fast to His promises.   

With love and prayers,   

Domingo