Distractions…

Satan has many great tools to help us fall, stumble, trip, or get sidetracked, he uses them all, and most of the time, we let him!

This morning is a perfect example of one of those tools! I finish my devotions, say my prayer to the Lord, asking for inspiration for today’s devotion. Immediately, my mind goes to the special the skincare line I represent is offering and those I need to inform. The next thing I know, I have an order started, and I have my daughter on the phone asking her what she needs! A text and picture of the special sent to another girlfriend!

Oh, and what color was that nail polish you wanted to order this payday? Better check and see the standings your team is in on the last couple hours of a seven-week tournament! The dog needs outside to potty and oh what a lovely morning I need to open the windows for fresh air throughout the house before the heat of the day arrives…

Distractions, Distractions, Distractions, and it’s only 8:25 a.m. And I fell for every one of them, and by the way, the color of the nail polish is Purple Slushie!

1 Corinthians 10:23 ESV “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”

1 Peter 5:8 ESV “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”

John 10:10 ESV “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

James 4:7 ESV “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

It’s up to us to recognize the tricks and the distractions. To be bold enough to stay focused even if that means telling someone I will call you back! Not making that call that moment, blocking the beckoning of the internet. Making sure you have a strong cup of coffee before entering into the word! I notice I always seem to get very sleepy when I read my Bible! Hmmm, another trick!!! Right!!!

Aside from Satan’s tricks, we live in a world full of distractions, and if we don’t focus on the right path, we will end up lost!

Proverbs 4:25-27 ESV “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.”

So, I giggle a little at Satans defeat as he tried to keep me from writing this morning …Be blessed, and thank you for joining me. 🥰