How can we put off this old aroma and wear the new?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How can the new life dispel the beauty of God\u2019s glory in us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How can we rise above the repeated pitfalls of the Old Nature?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The secret is in what you gaze upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you gaze upon yourself, you will only see filth and dirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you gaze upon those around you, you will see gaps and failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But if you gaze upon Christ,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His glory will descend on you and transform you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only way to guarantee a transformed life is by gazing correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The eyes are the window to the soul,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And what the eye focuses on leads to how the soul is transformed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gaze upon Christ my friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop gazing elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your frustration and futility will only multiply,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t stay focused on Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gaze on His glory,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The very image of the Almighty God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meditate and reflect on Him who is all glorious,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And in so doing, you will become like Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t look away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep your heart transfixed on Christ,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And your change will happen, slowly but surely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not in your human strength to change yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s the work of the Holy Spirit,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And He works in and on those who make Christ their central focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on Christ and your change is certain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on Christ and your aroma will change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on Christ and your glory will come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on Christ and you will be made manifest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on Christ and you cannot be neglected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on Christ and your profit shall be on public display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on Christ and men will be attracted to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on Christ and your impact will last eternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stay focused my friend,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stay focused,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And it\u2019ll be profit to you and to your generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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