Quotes about Focus

Let the student take one verse and concentrate his mind on ascertaining the thought that God has put into that verse for him, and then dwell upon the thought until it becomes his own. One passage thus studied until its significance becomes clear is of more value than the perusal of many chapters with no definite purpose in view and no positive instruction gained.

When you decide to follow a certain path, you should follow it to the end and not be diverted from it for personal reasons.

The thing that's important for me is to remember what's the most important thing.

The amateur tweets. The pro works.

My stride is perfect for 15 steps till I cross the seventh hurdle when I switch to 17 steps.

Everything is in the timing, I think. I see the ball earlier than the others so maybe that's why I have a good return.

Some days, obviously, I am like 'Today is not the day,' but you got to push through, especially when my aspirations are to be pro, you can't have any bad days.

To find Me and hear My voice, you must seek Me above all else. Anything that you desire more than Me becomes an idol.

Tomorrow is busy worrying about itself; don't get tangled up in its worry-webs. Trust Me one day at a time.

COME TO ME with all your weaknesses: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Rest in the comfort of My Presence, remembering that nothing is impossible with Me. Pry your mind away from your problems so you can focus your attention on Me. Recall that I am able to do immeasurably more than all you ask or imagine. Instead of trying to direct Me to do this and that, seek to attune yourself to what I am already doing.

Do not let your to-do list (written or mental) become an idol directing your life. Instead, ask My Spirit to guide you moment by moment.

The most important thing to determine is what to do right now. Instead of scanning the horizon of your life, looking for things that need to be done, concentrate on the task before you