There are so many distractions. So many things that can draw our attention away from what's important. Things that can pull us away from God.
Work, school, family, or just our own selfish desires.
I have struggled with distractions lately. It was difficult to get one thing done before I had to worry about doing something else. Or, I would get caught up in my own thoughts, dreaming about what could be.
The problem is, I lost focus of what REALLY needed to be done. I fell into the trap of trying to do everything at once, or getting so overwhelmed or sidetracked that nothing got done. This can be dangerous when there are deadlines and expectations, especially when it comes to ministry.
But, no matter what it is, we have to stay focused. No matter what tries to draw our attention, we can't let anything or anyone turn us away from God.
Focusing has been my focus this week. And because I've had to switch my focus back to God and concentrate on other things, I've been unable to devote a lot of my time to writing.
When God demands our attention, we've got to put all else aside and focus on Him.
And we can't get distracted!
The enemy will try to make us believe that the works are what's important. That we have to focus on our jobs and different projects and put all of our time into our responsibilities to be most effective.
But, Colossians 3:2 tells us to set our minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Hebrews 3:1 tells us to fix our thoughts on Jesus.
When we seek and acknowledge the kingdom of God first, above all else, God will give us the tools we need to do the job, to complete the project... and pursue His purpose. He will give us everything we need (Matthew 6:33).
So, I've been changing my focus. Not solely focusing on the things of God or the work I have to do for God, but on God Himself. God is the creator of the work. He is the reason for it. He is bigger than it.
So, we can't allow ourselves to be distracted by the works of life. But, set our eyes on the One who helps us accomplish them!
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