We get EASILY DISTRACTED.
Whether by social media (and the gadgets that facilitate them!), by the latest fads, fashion and trends, by pop culture and entertainment, or even by churchy stuff – the point is – our attention spans have shortened while the demands for our environment have multiplied exponentially! The result? Overstimulated, hyperactive, inattentive, restless and impulsive members of society… clinicians even have a label and medication for it!
Followers of Christ who are distracted DO NOT GROW SPIRITUALLY. Notice, I said “followers of Christ”, this means that someone could be genuinely born-again and in a personal relationship with Jesus BUT that relationship is stale, static and numb as opposed to being vibrant, dynamic and meaningful.
Whatever your distractions are, in order to truly engage in a deeper relationship with Jesus – one MUST LEARN TO FOCUS on Jesus!
“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith”
(Hebrews 12:2)
“To deny oneself is to be aware only of Christ and no more of self, to see only him who goes before and no more the road which is too hard for us. Once more, all that self-denial can say is: “He leads the way, keep close to him.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer)
Do this:
- UNPLUG – minimize the use of ALL these gadgets (you know what I’m talking about!) … just discipline yourself to LIMIT THEIR USE.
- UNCLOG – de-clutter, SIMPLIFY! If it will help, donate and give-away anything and everything that you haven’t used or worn or driven in 2014!
- MEDITATE – Pray. Read the Word. Pray… did I mention “Pray” already? In case I haven’t, Pray! Oh, and also… Read the Word!
Happy and Blessed New Year!
Pastor Vino
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