Fix our eyes on Jesus.

 Fix Our Eyes on Jesus

Put our eyes on Jesus.

Turn them from the storm-tossed waves that rise,

From the shifting shadows and the changing skies.

Lift our gaze from failures we can’t undo,

And fix it firmly,steadfastly, on You.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2)

For when we look at ourselves, we see only lack.

When we look atcircumstances, we see only the track

Of trouble and confusion,a winding, weary road.

But when we look atJesus, we see our help, our load-

Bearer,our Savior, seated on the throne,

Who for the joy set before Him,our sin and sorrow bore alone.

Put our eyes on You, the Prince of Peace in the war.

On You,the Living Word, the truth we are searching for.

On You,the Good Shepherd, who leads us through the vale.

On You,the Anchor that will never, ever fail.

In looking, we are changed. In gazing, we are made new.

The things of earth grow strangely dim in the light of You.

Our fears grow quiet,our purpose finds its place,

Our hearts find rest within the wonder of Your grace.

So, Father, by Your Spirit, do this work in us today.

Train the vision of our hearts to look to You and stay.

Put our eyes on Jesus.

Let this be our single aim,

Until in glory,we see face to face the One who bore our name.

Amen.

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The Discipline of the Gaze

The command to "fix our eyes on Jesus" (Hebrews 12:2) is the central discipline of the Christian life. It is a conscious, daily decision to direct our attention, faith, and hope away from everything else and onto Him alone.

· The Problem It Solves: We naturally look to ourselves (our strength, our failures), to others (their approval), or to our problems (their size). This leads to anxiety, discouragement, and spiritual fatigue.

· How We Practice It:

  1. Through Scripture: We see Jesus most clearly in the Word of God. Reading the Gospels shows us His character, His priorities, and His power.

  2. Through Worship: In prayer and praise, we intentionally adore Him for who He is, shifting our focus from our needs to His worthiness.

  3. Through Obedience: As we follow Him in daily choices—choosing love, forgiveness, and trust—we actively look to Him as our leader.

· The Promise It Holds: As we behold Him, we are "transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory" (2 Corinthians 3:18). Our perspective aligns with His, our strength is renewed (Isaiah 40:31), and our peace becomes unshakable.

This is the secret to finishing well: not a perfect performance, but a focused gaze. It turns every trial into an opportunity to see Him more clearly.