One thing that they are really good at is focusing on whatever it is they want. When I played with them, at home before my mission, I would hold their toy up above their heads and they would watch it so intently until they decided the time was right to jump. When I would offer them a treat they relentlessly watched me until I gave them what they desired. Whenever a different dog or unusual subject was outside our house they would watch it from the window. Constantly focused and ready for whatever happened next.
Their focus amazes me!
Focusing has never been a strong point for me.
When I was younger and learning how to read, I really struggled. I had such a difficult time focusing and staying on task. One day my mom came home with a little rock with the word FOCUS engraved into it. She told me that this rock would be a reminder to stay focused on my school work and anything else.
I loved that rock and held onto it tight hoping that the rock really would help me.
After many years I have learned to Focus more and more but I am not perfect at it.
Even now as a missionary I am still working on it. :)
It is a constant effort on my part to focus, but I am getting there. Besides focusing on things in general it is most important to focus on things spiritually. I recently thought of an acronym for the word FOCUS that I have decided to implement in my life.
Forever
Obeserving
Christ's
Ultimate
Sacrifice
As I have grown more and more as a child of God and especially as a missionary I have come to realize how important it is to have Christ at the center of our lives on a daily basis. Because of Him and His sacrifice I am able to become my best self. I can change and grow in ways that wouldn't normally or easily occur.
11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.
I have been blessed by Jesus Christ's sacrifice everyday. I have prayed and felt His love and support. I know that He lives and that He loves us. I have never seen His face but I have felt His presence. I know that when we Spiritually 'FOCUS' we receive blessings and new understanding and insight! I love my Savior and I love His Church too! I "FOCUS" through prayer, scripture study and going to church. I also serve others and try my best to represent Him. When I do these things I remeber all that He has done for me. How do you 'FOCUS'?
Yours Truly,
Sister Schramm
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