NO MORE EXCUSES ... DAY 8 ... THE POWER OF FOCUS

*SATURDAY 28.04.2018*

*THE POWER OF FOCUS*

Throughout Scriptures, God is revealed as THE BEGINNER and ALSO THE FINISHER of things. Whatever he starts he also finishes. Whatever he starts he also brings it unto completion. He never leaves anything unfinished. There is no word called "excuse" in his dictionary. Why? Because our God is a Focused God.

*Philippians 1:6* I’m convinced that *GOD, WHO BEGAN* this good work in you, will *CARRY IT THROUGH TO COMPLETION* on the day of Christ Jesus.

To live a life above excuses and free from excuses, we need a spiritual power called FOCUS. 

*WHY DO WE NEED FOCUS ?*

1st reason : WE NEED FOCUS BECAUSE IT ENABLES US TO FINISH WHAT WE START

Which means in other words that focus is a spiritual power that helps to not give up in faith, to not let discouragement take place. Focus is a power which allows nothing to be left unfinished, partial or incomplete.

2nd reason : WE NEED FOCUS BECAUSE IT ENABLES US TO CONCENTRATE ON ONE THING

Martha and Mary received both Jesus but one was unfocused while the other was focused.

Martha was so distracted about many things. She was always complaining, unsettled, unhappy and unfulfilled. In another hand, her sister Mary was focused on Jesus and seated at Jesus' feet to hear the Word. Jesus was so displeased that he rebuked Martha for her lack of focus while he praised Mary for her focus saying,

"Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." (Luke 10:41)

*WHAT TO DO TO FOCUS ?*

*1st key) BY FAITH, Set goals, and measure the progress.*

1. Your goal must be very specific and measurable; it must not be vague.

2. Your goal must be time bound.

3. Your goal must be realistic and achievable.

e.g. 1 - Finish reading Bible in 90 days or 3 months, or 6 months

e.g. 2 - Finish reading 2 or 3 or 4 books by end of march 2018 

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*2nd key) BY FAITH, fight distraction* (everything causing diversion and weakening your attention ... : some tv programs, social medias, idle friends, idle thoughts, ...) and 

*3rd key) BY FAITH, have your eyes fixed* 

1- On Jesus the author and the finisher of your faith (Luke 10:40/ Hebrews 12:1-2)

2- On your God-given assignment on the earth. (Acts 20:24 / 2 Timothy 4:7)

3- On the heavenly prize awaiting you when Jesus will appear (Philippians 3:12-15)

= PRAYER = PRAYER = PRAYER = 

Father, empower me today to focus. Empower me today to be a focused man/woman. By the power of focus, empower me to live a victorious and successful life above and free of excuses. Let it be so in the Name of Jesus Christ, 

SO SHALL IT BE !!!

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JESUS IS LORD !

Pastor T.D. KASUKU K.K.

The Word Of Life Church International

Nairobi/Kenya