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b'As I was out running one day, I realized how often I look down. I found myself watching my shoes, somewhat to keep my footing but mostly because I didn\\u2019t want to make eye contact with anyone who might see me.\\nSometimes we bury ourselves in distractions to avoid the uncomfortable, the insecurities. Or we focus on our circumstances, looking for some thing or some one to fix what\\u2019s wrong in our lives. The answer to all of it? Jesus.\\nSo, LOOK UP:\\nFrom your feet\\u2026in Christ, you are a child of the King, delighted in, chosen, free. Stand tall because you are His.\\nFrom your distractions\\u2026the device in your hand, the social media scrolling, the texting\\u2026look up at the beautiful people He has surrounded you with. Look them in the eyes, show them Christ\\u2019s love, and be in regular community with other believers. Look to Jesus to fill your desires, bring peace to your anxious heart, and give you strength for each day.\\nFrom your circumstances\\u2026like Peter walking on the water to Jesus, when we focus on the wind and waves\\u2014the impossible, the struggles\\u2014we lose sight of Him. We begin to sink in fear. But, when we take our eyes off of Him, He reaches out His hand to catch us. Even when we fail, He loves us enough to reach for us, not abandon us.\\nKeep your eyes on Jesus. Look to Him. He is faithful. He is able. And He is worthy. \\n\\u2022 What causes you to look down? Fear? Insecurities? \\n\\u2022 Why is it important to fix our eyes on Jesus in every situation?\\n\\u2022 How does belonging to Jesus allow us to love others\\u2014free from fear of what they\\u2019ll think of us (1 John 4:18-19)? \\nKeeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith. Hebrews 12:2 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nIsaiah 26:3; Matthew 14:22-33; John 1:12'