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Daily Devotion - Colossians 3:2 - Persevere in the Unknown⁠⁠Do you think we can thrive in the face of uncertainty? What would it take to make that a possibility? How do we persevere in the unknown. After all, most of us are starting this year out with a lot of uncertainty.⁠⁠WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO PERSEVERE IN THE UNKNOWN?⁠⁠It takes focus! However, our focus must be on the right component. It can't be on us and our abilities. Nor can we only stare at our circumstances. Haven't you ever noticed the more we concentrate on our troubles, it increases our despair? Our fear and our worry will skyrocket.⁠⁠Our concentration needs to be on something more significant. It isn't always easy. After all, we are human, and our thoughts sometimes feel uncontrollable. Yet, we all can choose to push the thoughts aside and focus on what will give us peace, joy, and the strength to persevere.⁠⁠WE MUST TURN OUR FOCUS TO GOD⁠⁠"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." Colossians 3:2⁠⁠BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD⁠⁠Sit at His feet daily. Push away all of the distractions and solely be with Him. Let this relationship be your most important, especially when you can't see the next step to take.⁠⁠Listen carefully for what He might be asking; Jesus loves to ask questions to help us find our way. But don't be afraid to inquire of Him. After all, questions help us to deepen relationships; why would it be any different with God?⁠⁠"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." James 4:8 ESV⁠⁠REMEMBER WHAT HE HAS DONE⁠⁠Recollect what God has done in the past. Think about the times God answered your prayers or those of someone else. You can even start with the stories in the Bible.⁠⁠LET GO OF THE DISTRACTIONS⁠⁠Jesus never let the distractions nor the busyness of life get in the way of spending time with His Father. Often in the Bible, we hear about Jesus removing himself to a quiet place to commune with God.⁠⁠Will you do the same? Consider what keeps you from focusing on God. Is it possible to eliminate some of those distractions?⁠⁠"But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray." Luke 5:16Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-colossians-3-2-persevere-in-the-unknown