Eyes Up

Lately, I've felt like my cup is empty. I have so many things to be thankful for, but I have been feeling just blah, kind of going through the motions. It seems like I have these occasional speed bumps when I lose focus on what is most important in my life. I forget to turn my eyes up. 

I had been preparing all week for my writing, but I hadn't quite zeroed in on what message I wanted to share with all of you. I have been following the NCAA Softball College World Series and recently watched Oklahoma beat Florida State Wednesday night. I then saw a post game interview with some of the players and I knew what I wanted to write about. The young ladies were asked about how they handled the stress and pressure of maintaining the number one ranking while not losing their joy. Joy of course immediately reminds me of Father Adam's JOY - Jesus, Others, Yourself. These college athletes commented on the power of Jesus Christ and without Him nothing else matters. This struck a nerve with me. I thought it was pretty awesome that they were sharing their love of Christ in a post game interview but also crediting Jesus for their gifts. They acknowledged that win or lose this life is not our final goal. We all have a bigger purpose, so these players often point their fingers up towards the heavens or their "eyes up" as a visual reminder of what they are working towards. 

I don't know why I lose sight of the role God plays in my life, and I know when I feel super stressed or overwhelmed it is because I am trying to do it on my own. I get so caught up in trying to fix what needs to be done that I don't always lean on what I should which is my faith and not myself. I don't have the answers, but I know who does. I hate that I lose my way sometimes and let life distract me from the ultimate goal. These young women very eloquently reminded me to turn my eyes up in times of happiness or hardship. Fix your eyes on Christ.

Always blessings.

Eyes Up - Oklahoma Softball Players say their joy is in the Lord