Signals and signs grow fuzzy, it is time to refocus.  I envision this great plan and a path that is clear but the noise overtakes my ability to concentrate.  How do I stop the noise in my head?  As the noise increases so do my stress and anxiety.  How do I reset and focus on Jesus?

All the noise is telling me this is my dream job; but as I refocus, my direction is clear.  As I refocus on Jesus the pit in my stomach is clearly telling me, to be patient, this is not the one.  If the pit in my stomach had been a rush or chill running through my body it would have been a confirmation. 

Many times I get my answers from people or opportunities that confirm the direction of my path.  My prayers are heard although not always answered in the manner I had hoped.  Given time I am able to interpret the signs and see guidance in opportunities that arise.

Refocus, it’s simple, right?  Many things are simple but not necessarily easy. Daily I struggle with clearing my mind of all the noise.  Often wondering if I will recognize the signals and follow my path.  Am I able to receive direction from Jesus?

It is through prayer that I am able to refocus.  A deep breath, redirecting my thoughts as I count to 10, inviting in the Holy Spirit, all while focusing on Jesus.  I don’t count to 10 every time I pray, but I do when I am distracted.  When I am unable to focus I repeat a deep breath and count to 10 until my thoughts are on Jesus.  It is these times that I know I need to give my worries to God.  Relieving myself of stress and praying for direction.

If I was better able to focus on Jesus I may not have learned as much about myself or about the perseverance it takes to put faith first. What it takes to step out, believe, and give your total self to Jesus.  As I walk in faith, signals guide me in decision-making.   Often my focus is patience.  I let go of control and surrender.  I have one job and that is to surrender in total faith. It is so simple, yet not always so easy to refocus.

Countless times I have wondered why I was guided down a path.  I take a glimpse at the path that I am to follow, shaking my head, thinking, what am I doing?  Thankfully, I set those thoughts aside and continue my walk in faith.  Because in hindsight, I could not have dreamed of a better life than I have been provided.  My struggles have made me stronger and provided many opportunities to refocus.  Had I not walked in faith through the struggles, I would never have seen the victories.

I struggle to keep out the noise, refocus on Jesus, and gain confirmation that I am walking the right path in faith.  It is prayer that enables me to refocus.  Prayer always leads me to something greater.

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