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It is 7:15 am.

The nurse who is doing the ultrasound on my thyroid tells me I will not be able to talk while she performs the procedure.

No problem, I think to myself.

I have not had any coffee yet.

Then she reminds me I will need to remain still.

This presents more of a challenge for me.

As I lie back and stare at the ceiling tiles, I try to find one point to focus on.

Taking a deep breath, I shift my gaze up.

I am only aware of one round spot I have chosen.

Not the darkness in the room, or the clicking sound the machine makes as it takes the images.

I am focused only on one thing.

So before my morning coffee has penetrated the fog that hovers over my thoughts, God whispers into my heart.

It is easier to focus on Me when you are quiet and still.

An interesting concept on any given day, but especially after New Years.

The beginning of the new year is always accompanied by resolutions.

Ones that typically have us moving more.

Oh I know.

I have set goals to exercise and transform my now 50 year old body.

And these resolutions fizzle quickly, like fireworks in the sky.

Just like my focus on Him some days.

Unless I shift my gaze up, quiet myself and focus, my life can quickly become chaotic.

But when I allow Him to set my path, it truly is transforming.

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plan.” 

Proverbs 16:3

There is nothing wrong with goals of eating healthy and exercising more, but we also need to consider a daily diet of His word and walking with Him in our resolutions for 2020.

And if you miss a day, you can start again.

Even though we are inconsistent, our Heavenly Father remains constant.

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;

    his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;

    great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3: 22-23

Friends, as we begin the new year, remember to shift your gaze up, quiet yourself and focus on the One who created you.

You will be transformed.