It is in the storm that fear becomes real. In a storm, things can become extremely chaotic. In the Bible there are many references to storms. In the same way, our main focus determines how we operate with every part of our lives – both in private and in public. If I focussed solely on the indicator, I would have no use for it. Going back to the driving analogy – we only know when to use our indicator by seeing the turn we need to take up ahead. In the same way, I believe we can all head for collision when our focus is placed on things that are necessary for the journey, but not essential for the direction of our lives. Your focus would be pulled from the road in front of you and collisions could happen at any moment.

If you drive, imagine how dangerous it would be to focus on flicking your indicator while driving on a highway. If I had to physically and intentionally look at every single letter key that I am typing with right now, I would probably take much longer and be mentally exhausted. Think of it this way: if we gave 100% focus to every single thing we do in a day, we would be exhausted. But it also needs the right focus so that your direction is not affected. It needs to challenge you physically, emotionally and spiritually. It needs to be bigger than your capacity. I have come dangerously close to burnout in my life. When the world is rushing by when everyone is swarming for your attention, trying to distract you into dependence when there simply seems to be less time than task, you can easily spin out of control.

I am the eye of the storm