Focus. Life can change dramatically depending upon where you put your focus. Bad things can have an upside; good things can have a downside. If you focus on the bad, your attitude will suffer. If you focus on the good, you can be happy for a time. And when you focus on Christ, you can have joy no matter what.

1. Read 1 Peter 1:3-9 and write down anything that you find interesting.

2. What focus should you have when you struggle through trials and pain? What can you remember to help you keep joy?

3. The end focus of all of this is Jesus Christ. Take a moment to set your heart toward Him today.