Distractions Gotta Go!
If I’m not careful, my mind wanders.
Like, you could be talking to me, and I will suddenly understand something that happened 5 years ago because I replayed it in my mind. I could be watching tv, and suddenly I’m on the set of the movie I wrote that’s in production.
Daydreaming. It is what helps me dream and capture the desires of my heart for something bigger than me. But, if I’m not careful, it can be a distraction.
Like for this journal challenge I’ve been doing that started New Year’s Day. I love spending time with God, but I could be reading a scripture one minute, and making my grocery list the next. So, I’ve been learning, in those moments that I don’t know what to read or say, to not just wander off. But instead, petition myself to be in the position I need to be in to hear what I need to hear.
Some days my personal, intimate time is effortless, and other days I really have to worship and be extra intentional. But regardless of how I feel, they are both needed and rewarding.
Our relationship with our Heavenly Father is not always about how we feel. It’s more than that. It’s taking the time to press in and depend on Him even when you don’t “feel” it. That’s what I’ve been learning these past few days as I’m almost halfway through the challenge. Just keep at it. What I need I will gain from it. But the important thing is I’m disciplining myself to stay on track even among the distractions that I even give myself.
In my personal time with God, I will do well and be consistent, then I get busy and off track. But what if I really learn to dive in to be intentional no matter what? What if you decide to not be distracted by anything big or small? Where would that take you?
I believe the possibilities are endless. Because disciplining ourselves, our habits and our minds affects so many other areas. But the most important things in life are often where we can get distracted the most at times.
So, make that time to spend with your loving Heavenly Father, make time to really spend and listen to your kids, create time to go after your dreams. No more excuses. Recognize the distractions you get, and know they are never as important as what you are getting distracted from. Stay focused, stay on track, and let’s get more done by releasing those distractions this year!
