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Have you ever thought about the fact that the word “focus” ends in “us?” When difficult circumstances come into our lives, it’s so easy to focus on “us,” to dwell on the negative things rather than the blessings God’s supplied.

 

Yeah, guilty as charged—and I suspect I’m not the only one.

 

I was reminded of that this week. I have a health problem that causes ear issues, lightheadedness, fatigue and weakness. I had the worst flare-up that I’d experienced in more than a year, and it’s hung around like overnight guests who outstay their welcome. I’ll be honest with you, I’d been feeling a little bit sorry for myself.

 

And then God sent some eye-opening experiences to me. I had lunch with a precious friend whose arthritis is so bad that it’s too painful for her to cut her food. I cried on the way home as it dawned on me that I’d never thanked God for the use of my hands.

 

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