THE POWER OF FOCUS
“There
is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or
father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel
who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age.” –
Mark 10:29-30
Q:
Manny Pacquiao, Henry Sy, Gary V. and Mother Teresa — what do they have
in common? A: They are all known as successful people. And all are
either Mr. or Ms. “100 Percent” who give their all for the sake of the
“dream.”
Show me a successful person and I’ll show you a 100-percent person
willing to leave everything, even those they have a rightful claim to,
to pursue their big dream. This is the key to all success. The universe
abhors a vacuum. When you empty yourself, God will fill it with the
beauty you aspire for. Jesus is handing out a similar key to the highest
dream you and I could ever have.
The people I mentioned may have been successful in specific areas of
their lives. Friend, my encouragement is this: be successful where it
really matters. No, I don’t believe that Jesus wants you to
thoughtlessly just leave your home, children, family, etc. Jesus’ big
message is, “Focus on Me. Pursue Me above all. Yes, you are called to
other loyalties, but your loyalty to Me should be on top of the list.”
This is the way to succeed where it really matters. In life now and
eternity, too! Jon Escoto (faithatworkjon@gmail.com)
Reflection: What weakens your love for God?
Father, may I willingly leave all for You and for the dreams You’ve put in me.
St. Mary Ann of Jesus of Paredes, pray for us.
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