The Contented Life Daily DevotionalSample

Keep Your Eyes On The Lord

Have you ever had an eye exam before? If you wear glasses, this is a familiar process; however, for those who don't, you might still recall the experience from your younger years.

The exam process itself can vary, yet you'll most commonly be asked to read something from afar with different lenses. With each lens, the doctor will ask, "What do you see?" Based on your response, the doctor can determine what prescription you may need for glasses or if you even need them at all. As someone who wears glasses, I can tell you what a difference they make. The world I see with them is much more vibrant and clear.

David encourages us in Psalm 16:8 to always keep our eyes on the Lord. This means you must be intentional about where your eyes are looking for strength. Take a second to consider your default response to stress or difficulty. Who or what do you look to when you feel troubled or shaken? Do you look to Google? Your friends or family? The Psalmist knows that true stability and contentment are found in the Lord. He urges us to keep our eyes on Him. So, what does that look like in your life?

For me, I’ve adopted the habit of starting and ending my day with prayer. When I wake up, I intentionally welcome the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, asking Him to lead and guide me throughout my day. You could try it for yourself, saying, “Welcome, Holy Spirit. Please lead me today and give me the strength I need.”

At the end of the day, you can look back and thank Him for how he helped you see things through His perspective and how He was with you throughout the day. This simple

practice will help you keep your eyes on the Lord. He will give you the strength and spiritual clarity that you need. He will keep you from being shaken.

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By: Keith Nath