Distractions…

We all have them, and they are so often every day we don’t even realize they are there? Distractions…

Take this morning, for example…I had finished my morning devotional reading! Check! I then said my routine prayer to the Lord, asking for his inspiration for today’s devotion! Check!

My freshly made cup of coffee. Check! iPhone off the charger and in hand for scripture checks and studying tools. Check!

Ping! Oh, it’s some of my teammates/girlfriends from my internet game!!! Some of them were busy and absent over the weekend; I must say, good morning. The conversations go from there!!! Ping! Ping! Ping!

DISTRACTIONS!!!

Romans 12:2 NLT “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing.”

1 Peter 5:8 NLT “Stay Alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”

Did I do anything wrong this morning by a quick chat with my friends? Of course not but had I let myself continue in the conversation in which I was enjoying I would have allowed fleshly fun and joys get in the way of my designated time with My Lord!!!

I spend the beginnings of my day with My Father In Heaven. The enemy would love to interrupt that! Satan would have loved for me to continue visiting with my friends rather than send a message about his great enemy! God!!!

So, today’s message is about being aware of the millions of distractions that are out there, the many ploys satan uses to distract and sidetrack! It is up to us to recognize the distractions, tell our friends or self, I will be back! Shut off the TV, internet, music, or phone and dial into God’s word!

Start your day with his love and direction, let his peace fill your heart and spirit as your share time with him in his word! Then open the windows, breathe in the fresh air, and say good morning, world!

Thank you for sharing your time and busy days with me! May your day be blessed and your week full of wonder! 🥰