{"id":117,"date":"2024-04-04T19:22:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T23:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/electiadeoexperience\/?p=117"},"modified":"2024-04-04T19:22:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T23:22:09","slug":"how-to-regain-your-focus-in-a-fallen-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/electiadeoexperience\/2024\/04\/how-to-regain-your-focus-in-a-fallen-world\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Regain Your Focus in a Fallen World?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

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A man kneeling in prayer on a church pew in the sanctuary. This is an example of what it looks like to regain your focus in a fallen world. This photo is courtesy of Unsplash.com, taken by Samuel Martins on April 15, 2018.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The month of April is National Poetry Month. In honor of this occasion, I will use a poem by Asaph to show you how to regain your focus in a fallen world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are there any experiences you\u2019ve had that make life seem unfair? Maybe they left you believing those who do wrong will always excel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you think God does not care about the evil taking place all around the world.\u00a0 If you have these feelings, you are not alone as Asaph expresses similar sentiments in Psalm 73:1-28.<\/span><\/p>\n

Asaph & His Struggles<\/b><\/h2>\n

Background<\/span><\/h3>\n

Before readers can relate to his feelings or appreciate how he was able to regain his focus, readers must understand Asaph\u2019s background.<\/span><\/p>\n

The name Asaph means gatherer and in scripture is known as\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n