Friday, February 18, 2011

Distracted from Trust

Daily Scripture Reading: Leviticus 6:1-7:27, Mark 3:7-30, Psalm 37:1-11, Proverbs 10:3-4
Focal Passage: Psalm 37:3-5

It is so easy to become distracted. As I begin to write this blog, I have things that are fighting for my attention. There are tasks on my "to do" list that are screaming for me to get started on them. There is breakfast being made that is reminding me of how hungry I am right now. There are children in my household that are getting ready for the day (do I need to say any more?). All of these distractions are going on even though I haven't turned on the television yet and my grandson is not awake yet (then the distractions really get heightened).

Psalm 37:3-5 says that we are to trust in the Lord and that we are to commit everything we do to the Lord. I find that extremely difficult in our world of distractions. I am distracted by my job because it tells me that performance and accomplishment is what really matters. I am distracted by the latest gadget at the electronic store or the nice car that drives down my street because those things attract my attention and I naturally think material things will make me most complete and happy. I am distracted by the own fleshly desires I have. I want what I want when I want it, and it is difficult for me to learn a lifestyle of sacrifice when I get most of what I want when I want it.

The challenge for Christians is to live in a distracted world without being distracted. We are to commit everything to the Lord and we are to trust Him and trust Him alone. This is not easy to focus on. Let's help one another to call attention to our Lord. Encourage someone else by pointing them to trust in the Lord, get them away from the distractions of this world by sharing Scripture with them. Keep your eyes on the Lord by memorizing Scripture and having your daily time with the Lord. Make sure you are blind to distractions by having a continual attitude of prayer by praying without ceasing.

Speaking of distractions, I last posted a blog entry in the first part of August. I have been slightly distracted to say the least! Tell me what you think. What kind of distractions do you struggle with? What works for you to continually commit everything to the Lord and trust in Him?

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