FOCUS | 5 January

"Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God…”
— 1 Chronicles 29:3 (KJV) 

King David was a man of many roles — shepherd, warrior, king, and worshipper — yet he was known for one defining quality: a focused heart toward God. Though he was not permitted to build the temple himself, David did not become distracted, bitter, or idle. Instead, he poured his energy, wealth, planning, and preparation into a project whose completion he would never personally see. He gathered materials, organised resources, mobilised the people, and dedicated his own treasures to the house of God because his heart was fixed on God’s purpose rather than on personal recognition. 

David was not distracted by applause from the crowd, by the praise of men, or by the attraction of immediate reward. He was focused on God’s agenda. His life teaches us that true focus is not merely concentration on a task, but devotion to a calling with God at the centre. When God becomes the centre of a person’s life, everything else finds its rightful place — career, ministry, business, education, and relationships. 

In every generation, many begin well but lose direction because they allow external voices, comparisons, and distractions to pull them away from their God-given assignments. Social approval, competition, and the constant noise of the world can easily shift the heart from purpose to performance. But Scripture calls us to a higher discipline: “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” (Colossians 3:2). When the heart is fixed on God, the mind becomes steady, the will becomes strong, and the path becomes clear. 

Whatever God has called you to do - in your career, business, ministry, studies, or family - pursue it with a focused heart and a God-centred mind. Do not be distracted by spectators, critics, or comparisons. Do not measure your journey by others’ timelines or applause. Measure it by faithfulness, obedience, and alignment with God’s will. A focused life is a fruitful life. A distracted life is a divided life. 

May the Lord grant you grace to fix your hearts on Him, to labour faithfully in your assignments, and to finish well what He has placed in your hands.

Today’s Recite:
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Ecclesiastes 9:10 (KJV) 

Today’s Morning Prayers:
Lord, I thank You for the calling and assignment You have placed upon my life. Deliver me from distractions, comparisons, and the desire for human approval. Help me to set my heart fully on You and my mind on Your will. Establish my focus in my career, my work, and my service to You. Let me pursue my purpose with faithfulness and finish my course with joy, to the glory of Your name. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Today’s Hymn: Christian Seek Not Yet Repose 

Today’s ReadMe: Genesis 12 - 14