Eyes Ahead
Keep looking ahead
Don’t look backward instead
Keep your balance upright
And your future in sight
Don’t be in a hurry
You don’t need to scurry
Be ever expectant
But, don’t be a contestant
We’re part of a whole
Connection’s our goal
Slow down and discover
We can lean on each other
May your eyes look ahead
And read what is said
About those in distress
Who live in a mess
Because they don’t pause
And look at the cause
Of the trouble they’re in
It stems from within
They rush here and there
Seldom are they aware
Of the joy that’s ahead
If they’d slow down instead
So keep your eyes looking up
Let the calm fill your cup
As you savor each day
Spreading love on your way.
In his book, Ever Faithful,
David Jeremiah reminded me
in today’s devotional
that there is something
to rejoice in,
give thanks for,
and pray about
around every curve.
He referenced this scripture:
Thessalonians 5:16-18
“16 Rejoice always,
17 pray continually,
18 give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
David Jeremiah reminds us that looking ahead
– keeping your eyes focused on the path
is the important task at hand.
Do not be hurried!
“Real joy in life comes not to the hurried, but to the expectant-
those eager for new experiences and discovery.
There are encounters,
discoveries,
people,
events,
opportunities,
blessings
and challenges
to be found.”
John 16:13
“However, when He,
the spirit of truth has come,
He will guide you into all truth.”
Today, trust the Holy Spirit
to guide you
as you travel your chosen path.
Keep your eyes looking ahead.
David Jeremiah invites us to
“Keep your eyes and arms open
to embrace what you discover.”
I’m gonna do that.
I’m gonna ask the Holy Spirit
to lead me to a new, peaceful path.
And I’m gonna keep my eyes
looking ahead.
How about you?
Thanks for joining me today.
See ya tomorrow (God willing)
Love,
JanBeek
JanBeek 
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Jan, thank you for sharing this thoughtful post. As life has taught me (more than a few times), the best strategy when approaching inevitable darkness is to keep eyes focused on what’s ahead.
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It can avoid would be accidents, me thinks!
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That’s all we can do Jan…. Eyes wide open and keep focused ahead Loved your poem.. Savouring each and every moment Jan…
Much love your way ❤
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Thank you, Sue. So glad to know life is treating you well. Do savor each day! Hugs 🤗 to you!
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The Moment dear Jan is all we have….. And we make the most of it… 🙂 Sending HUGE hugs ❤
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You will never lose the magic was me
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🤗❤️😃
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