This document references four Bible passages about focusing one's mind and efforts. Matthew 14:22-33 describes Jesus walking on water and Peter briefly doing so as well until he took his eyes off Jesus and began to sink. James 1:2-8, 12-18 encourages enduring trials with joy and receiving the word with meekness. Philippians 4:8-9 advises thinking on excellent or praiseworthy things. Philippians 3:7-14 discusses counting all things as loss for knowing Christ and pressing on toward the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in Christ Jesus.