In a World of Distractions
I have set the LORD always before me;
Because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” ~ PSALM 16:8 (NKJV)
I’m often all over the place. Sometimes it’s hard to focus on the task at hand. I was going through the clothes in my closet to see what I could donate to the homeless shelter.
During this process, the phone rang three times and it was “Social Security.” (Not!) So I came downstairs to block that number on the computer.
The tea I’d been drinking was cold so I heated it in the microwave. The microwave was dirty, so I had to clean it, of course.
Jackson, our dog, was begging for a treat, and his treat containers were almost empty. So I went down to the basement to get treats.
Then I saw some bags I had previously filled with items to take to the shelter later. So I took them upstairs and loaded them into my car.
I had yet to get back to my clothes in the closet!
I laughed when I realized all that had happened. Perhaps my activities were trivial ones, but how much more productive I could be if I focused better!
In a world of distractions, when we identify a purpose — large or small — we may be able to focus on it more clearly.
With the goal of serving God, maybe your purpose is visiting others, cooking for others, or praying for others. When you know how you can serve God, focus on Him and the task at hand and go for it!
Dear Lord, the world is full of distractions. Please help me stay focused on the task at hand, whether it’s reading my Bible, having a conversation with a friend, or even cleaning out my closet, all the while serving you and focusing on you.
DENISE MOLINO, BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH