Distractions....

DAY 301 

Distractions 

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” PHILIPPIANS 4:6–7

The used snowplow I bought for our driveway needed some work before it would be 100 percent usable. That was on my mind as I sat down with my wife for our daily devotional time together. My mind kept drifting, and then I came to these words in the devotional I was reading from: “Each time you plow your way through the massive distractions to communicate with me, you achieve victory.” Isn’t that great? God used the very words I was reading to get my attention back to where it needed to be.

This happens during prayer time as well. In fact, a friend told me that every time he starts praying, his mind drifts to something else. I told him I know exactly what he’s talking about. Sometimes I’ll be in prayer and my mind will drift to a cabinet I’m making or some other project.

I’m sure we all have trouble staying focused at times. From now on when it happens to me, I’m going to stop and say, “Sorry about that, Father. I’m back, and I really want to stay focused. Please help me.” I believe God knows that we struggle with this and just like he used the words of that devotional to speak to me, he will find a way to help us get back on track when we ask him.

PRAYER Father, thank you for helping me stay focused on you during our time together. I don’t want distractions to keep me from receiving all you have for me. In Jesus name, Amen.