I was praying this morning asking for guidance and direction when I opened the Bible to see the scripture of the day. Isaiah 26:3 in the Amplified version says: "Isaiah 26:3 AMP
[3] You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].
It's funny how when we ask for things, we never get a clear answer. God could have told me steps to take to achieve what he wants me to achieve. He could have told me who to talk to, where to go, and what to do. But I don't believe that's the point. I believe that when we are focused on him, everything else falls into line. I believe that when we use God and his word as our center, there is no confusion and no doubt as to where we need to be.
My dad used to always tell me to recite the 23rd Psalm on the way out the door in the morning as a form of protection. I'm believing that it was more about walking out the door with my mind, heart, and soul fixated on the things of God. It was about making sure that in all things the Lord is my Shepherd. He is the one I keep my eyes on and follow. He is the one that I trust to lead me, guide me, direct my steps.
Maybe my confusion comes from not being fixated on the things of God. Not being focused on what/where God wants me. What about you? Where is your focus?
