How can we keep our "eyes always on the LORD" in daily life? Setting the Verse in View “My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.” (Psalm 25:15) What It Means to Keep Our Eyes on Him • A conscious, moment-by-moment focus on God’s character, works, and promises • A refusal to let circumstances, temptations, or fears dominate attention • An expectation that the Lord will act, guide, and rescue just as He declares (Psalm 34:5; Isaiah 26:3) Why This Focus Matters • Freedom: “He will free my feet from the mesh”—we avoid entanglement when we look to Him first • Stability: Fixing our gaze on Jesus anchors us amid shifting culture (Hebrews 12:2) • Clarity: Seeing God clearly brings light to every path (Psalm 119:105) Practical Ways to Keep Our Eyes on the LORD • Start and finish each day in Scripture – Read a Psalm at dawn (Psalm 5:3) and a Gospel passage before sleep (Psalm 16:7) • Memorize anchor verses – Colossians 3:1-2; Proverbs 4:25; Isaiah 26:3 • Pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17) – Whisper short prayers during work, driving, waiting in line • Weave worship into routine – Hum hymns or psalms while doing chores (Ephesians 5:19) • Practice intentional thanksgiving – Note three blessings daily; speak them aloud to keep perspective (Psalm 103:2) • See people through God’s eyes – Ask, “How can I serve Christ by serving this person?” (Matthew 25:40) • Guard the eye gate – Turn away from media that stirs lust, envy, or fear (Job 31:1) • Use creation as a prompt – Let sunrise and stars remind you of His faithfulness (Psalm 19:1-2) • Replace worry with trust – When anxiety rises, repeat Philippians 4:6-7 and hand the issue to Him • Anchor decisions in the Word – Search Scripture for principles before acting (Psalm 119:24) Overcoming Common Obstacles • Distraction: Silence notifications during devotions; schedule Bible time like any vital appointment • Doubt: Recall past deliverances (Psalm 77:11-12) • Fatigue: Keep a pocket New Testament or Bible app for quick refueling moments • Failure: When focus slips—like Peter sinking—cry, “Lord, save me!” and refocus (Matthew 14:29-31) Living with an Upward Gaze Eyes fixed on the Lord transform ordinary minutes into holy moments. As David discovered, the more faithfully we look to Him, the more surely He loosens every snare and leads us in freedom. |
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