Changing Focus

Luke 12:29-31
²⁹ And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. ³⁰ For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. ³¹ But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
 
Are you in need of a change of focus? Jesus spoke to the crowd on worry from the perspective of creatures of the earth. When we focus so hard on a branch we sometimes miss the rest of the tree. Yes, everyone needs food and clothing that is a given, but if we are so focused on it that we neglect our spiritual life then we are missing an important aspect. Jesus was clear when he said focusing on the kingdom of God must come first. What we sometimes fail to grasp is that the spirit man will continue to live long after the natural man has died so then the major focus should be directed to what lives the longest. Seeking God will not only grow our heart and our mind but it will change our focus so that we see the whole tree. Once we change our focus to God, he will begin to open doors in other areas that we of course could not do on our own. Changing focus to God not only helps with spiritual growth but it's the key to unlocking all other doors of blessings. For it is through faith in God that one finds purpose. But one ought to desire to grow close to God out of love not out of greed. For God always sees the heart.