Breaking the cycle: Keeping your eyes on Jesus

Hebrews 12:1-3 | Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

2nd Corinthians 4:18 | So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.

• Throughout the day, what things typically have your focus? On average, about how much time do you spend each day focused on God?

• What kinds of ‘unseen things’ should God’s followers be focused on?

  • Which of these things do you think on regularly?

  • Which things do you need to focus on more?

• What can you do weekly, daily, or throughout the day to keep your focus on God?

• What people, places, or things, if any, should you avoid so that you don’t stop focusing on God?