Therefore, since we are encompassed with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Let us look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2
I am not a motorcycle driver, but I have ridden bicycles quite a lot in the past. The saying is that where your head goes, there goes the bike. I even notice that in driving a car. If I look down for just a second or two, my car starts to drift a little bit. Hence the reason for no texting and driving! The point is, if we start to look in another lane, we might just drift into it.
The same might be said for worrying about, or weighing in on, things that are not ours to worry about. If we stay in our own lane, we can save ourselves a lot of worry, and even potential harm. The apostle Paul reminded his readers to keep their eyes on Jesus as we complete the race that is set before us. Keeping our eyes ahead of us, in the lane in which we are running, keeps us focused.
That does not mean that we ignore the needs of other people- not by any means. What it means is that we are not to be distracted by things that we cannot influence or control. Keeping our eyes on the prize is the best way to compete, and to run our race in this life faithfully and honorably.
Prayer: Lord, help us to keep our eyes on the prize you set before us, Amen
Reflections of a Counselor 