Staying Focus

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.

Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →

For they that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding; — read the full passage →

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.

As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, — read the full passage →

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, — read the full passage →

looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting. — read the full passage →

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men, — read the full passage →

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child: now that I am become a man, I have put away childish things.

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, evenJesus;

A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

And he said unto his disciples, It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe unto him, through whom they come! — read the full passage →

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; I will walk in thy truth: Unite my heart to fear thy name.

pray without ceasing;

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.

Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Behold, as the eyes of servantslook unto the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid unto the hand of her mistress; So our eyeslook unto Jehovah our God, Until he have mercy upon us.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; And on his law doth he meditate day and night.

that is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Beloved, I beseech you as sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

And he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith: — read the full passage →

Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. — read the full passage →

For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.

But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare: — read the full passage →

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; — read the full passage →

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

let us hold fast the confession of our hope that it waver not; for he is faithful that promised:

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel; — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters. — read the full passage →

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Brethren, I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before,

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

The lamp of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

Thine eyes did see mine unformed substance; And in thy book they were all written, Eventhe days that were ordainedfor me, When as yet there was none of them.

And it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag; — read the full passage →

And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

Lest thou give thine honor unto others, And thy years unto the cruel;

For there is hope of a tree, If it be cut down, that it will sprout again, And that the tender branch thereof will not cease.

But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written unto you. — read the full passage →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, there came with the clouds of heaven one like unto a son of man, and he came even to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. — read the full passage →

Jehovah, I have called upon thee; make haste unto me: Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee. — read the full passage →