SEASON OF LENT 2025; Focus on What’s Important!
As the world returns to its usual rhythm, let's explore practical ways during this SEASON OF LENT 2025 to focus on what is important!
For many of us, March marks the return to a more structured routine. Children return to school, work projects pick up speed, and the lull of summer gives way to a renewed focus on goals and productivity. There is a collective shift in mindset that happens around this time. We move from the relaxation of the summer holiday into a period of planning and goal setting, making it the perfect moment to refocus and realign with our intentions.
Do you ever feel like you wasted your day? You may have started with the intention of knocking out two or three goals, getting that 30-minute walk, or achieving specified career goals, but you never quite get things done. Some days I start with the best intentions and accomplish a lot. Other times, I wonder where the day went.
The Power of Focus
Staying focused on what is important in life means prioritising and actively directing your attention towards the most valuable things. My camera has a setting that I used recently called spot focus. It compels the camera to focus on a point in the centre of the view and disregards the surroundings. Focus is the ability to understand what matters most and act accordingly. It involves being present in the moment and acknowledging that every action has consequences. The power of focus enables us to prioritise our goals, stay on track, and make progress towards achieving them.
Matthew 14:29. Peter climbed out of the boat and walked on the waves. As long as he focused on Jesus, he walked towards Him on the water. However, the moment Peter changed his focus and looked down at the wind-whipped waves beneath him, that's precisely where he ended up.
Why did Peter sink? Instead of focusing on his goal of reaching Jesus, he fixated on the strong waves below him. He was paying more attention to the problems than to reaching his destination. This serves as an excellent example of what happens when people focus on issues rather than solutions. Maintaining focus is essential to living an intentional, God-honouring life. This is how we can embrace a life full of meaning rather than spending our time on distractions.
May this season of Lent be a time of reflection, growth, and spiritual renewal. Most importantly, focus on what’s important!