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Are You Looking at What Matters?

God designed your forward-facing eyes to focus on what matters: the people, purpose, and path before you, not life's endless distractions and chaos.

You're standing in the kitchen, scrolling through your phone.
The kids need help with homework.
Your spouse asks you a question.

But you're somewhere else entirely, caught in an endless feed of other people's lives.

We all do it. We let the clutter win.

But here's something wonderful:
God designed you with a specific kind of vision, and it's meant for so much more than missing what's right in front of you.

Think about how your eyes work. Unlike most creatures, your eyes face forward.
They don't scan the sides for danger or food.
They lock on what's ahead, giving you the power to see details, to catch the slight shift in a child's expression or the tension in a friend's voice.

You were made to see clearly, not to wander blindly.

This design isn't random. Forward-facing eyes let you cut through chaos and focus on what truly matters.
In a forest thick with leaves, you can spot the path.
In a crowded room, you can read a face and know something's wrong.

Your ability to see emotion sets you apart, too.
You can tell when someone's blushing from embarrassment or flushed with fear.
You notice the things that build connection and trust.

These aren't small gifts. They're tools for love.

Proverbs 4:25 says, "Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you."
God gave you this focused vision for a reason:
To move forward with purpose, not to get lost in the noise around you.

Clear sight leads to sure steps.

So, today, ask yourself:
What are you actually looking at?
Are you fixing your gaze on worry, comparison, or the next distraction? 

Don't let life's clutter steal what God designed you to see.

You have forward-facing eyes for a reason:t
o look ahead, to focus on Jesus, and to walk the path He's cleared for you.

The world is full of distractions, but you were never meant to stumble through them.

Sharpen your focus.
Step forward.
And see what matters.

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