How can we "turn our eyes from worthless things" in daily life? The Heart Cry of Psalm 119:37 “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word.” — Psalm 119:37 What “Worthless Things” Look Like Today • Digital distractions that devour hours yet add no virtue • Entertainment that normalizes sin or dulls spiritual hunger • Social-media envy, comparison, and gossip • Material clutter that fuels greed and crowds out generosity • Sensual images that inflame lust (Job 31:1) • Philosophies that shove God to the margins (Colossians 2:8) Why the Gaze Matters • The eye is the lamp of the body; what it sees shapes the soul (Matthew 6:22-23). • Fixing attention on earthly trivia strangles eternal life (1 John 2:15-17). • Turning eyes from vanity lets the Word “revive” (Psalm 119:93). Practical Daily Redirects 1. Evaluate: – Keep a simple log for one week of where eyes land—screens, shows, ads, magazines, public spaces. – Highlight anything that stirs greed, lust, cynicism, or apathy. 2. Remove: – Uninstall or mute apps, channels, and feeds that repeatedly lure the heart. – Set screen-time limits and bedtime cut-offs; use a basic alarm clock instead of a phone. 3. Replace: – Post Scripture cards in “glance” zones: bathroom mirror, dashboard, desk (Proverbs 4:25). – Stream music that exalts Christ while commuting or cooking. – Fill idle gaps with Scripture memory or a Psalms audio playlist. 4. Reset: – Begin each morning lifting eyes upward: “Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above” (Colossians 3:1-2). – Through the day whisper, “Lord, turn my eyes,” before opening a browser, walking into a mall, or scrolling news. 5. Re-engage: – When confronted by a worthless image, pivot instantly: recite a verse, look at the sky, pray for someone. The Spirit honors swift obedience (Galatians 5:16). Fuel That Keeps the Redirect Working • Daily, slow reading of the Word—a steady drip that softens heart soil (Jeremiah 23:29). • Memorizing key “eye” verses: Hebrews 12:2; Philippians 4:8; Psalm 101:3. • Weekly fellowship where brothers and sisters model pure focus (Hebrews 10:24-25). Encouragement from Fellow Pilgrims • David’s example: “I will not set before my eyes anything worthless” (Psalm 101:3). • Moses “persevered because he saw Him who is invisible” (Hebrews 11:27). • The ultimate model—Jesus: “For the joy set before Him endured the cross” (Hebrews 12:2). The Spirit still answers Psalm 119:37. Every deliberate turn from vanity to truth pumps fresh life from the Word into mind, heart, and body—today, and every day ahead. |
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