Distractions…

Tonight at Fusion we talked about the distractions in our lives, which got me thinking. Have you ever sat back and realized how many things distract us? I think for the most part we all know that this world we live in is very distracting, but really do we really realize how it affects us?

After the lesson tonight I noticed. Like a slap in the face. 

Most of y’all know that I have an iPhone and that I am pretty biased towards Apple products. After the lesson tonight I checked the Facebook three times within ten minutes. Then I thought about how much I used that same app everyday. Then I thought about how much of that time I could use to spend time with my God. 

Gut Check. 

So, I deleted that app. 

Our everyday lives are  filled with distractions. They distract us from the one thing that we should do with all we are. We were created to worship. In all of creation we are the only part of it that has the opportunity to have a relationship with our Creator. We were made for that. It’s why we exist. 

Then life gets in the way. Distracts us from the one thing that gives us life abundantly. 

So, maybe we can think about ways to cut back on the world’s distractions and look to God. Because when it all breaks down, God and that relationship that we can have with him is all that really matters. Everything else will pass away, but God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 

Cast your eyes upon Jesus

The Author and Perfecter. 

Redeemer. 

Savior. 

Holy God, 

May we cast off our distractions and cast our eyes on you. 

May we desire to glorify you and you alone. 

Forgive us for when we falter.

Empty us of ourselves and send your spirit to invade us and transform us into the children you have called us to be.

Amen