240713 Focus

 Focus

A baby in his early days

Has not learned to control his gaze

So shapes and colors are unclear 

Can only see things that are near

Then, with eye muscles strengthening 

His vision begins focusing 

Til soon faces, he'll recognize 

As more and more can focus eyes

A skater, when she's spinning 'round 

Must focus on a point she's found 

For if she can't focus at all 

Then quickly on the ice, she'll fall

Outfielder focuses on ball

Prevents its bouncing off the wall

Perhaps to make a double play

The hero who then saves the day

Minds focus too, not just our eyes

But often, it's on Satan's lies

For, when we let mind wander there

We find it can lead to despair

If it's untruths you focus on

You soon become the devil's pawn

To know the truth's the only way

Of keeping Satan's hounds at bay

The devil says you won't succeed 

You'll never have the things you'll need

Can't ever change; you're not enough 

Focus on truth, then call his bluff

For you're a child of living Lord

More than enough, for you're adored

Equipped to do what God ordains 

None of the things the devil claims

Your focus muscles will grow strong

Each time you tell Satan he's wrong

Keep focus on what God has done

Then, know the battle has been won

So, like athlete that caught the ball

The ice skater who didn't fall

The baby who now sees clearly

You'll focus on your victory