Distracted

LARRY JONES OUTREACH

DISTRACTED

Did you ever miss seeing or hearing something important because you were momentarily distracted?

There are an awfully lot of distractions in the world today. Many of these may hinder someone from following God's will for their life. This can cause a person to have their joy stolen out of their life, at best, or to fall into Satan's plan for their destruction, at worst.

We can see that debt is a great distraction for the American people. God has a calling on their lives, but they can't fulfill it because of the huge amounts of debt they have accumulated. Perhaps a new vehicle they just have to have, when actually it doesn't matter if a car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle is 20 days old or 20 years old as long as it is dependable, economical and safe. The same thing holds true on housing, because very few families need more bedrooms or bathrooms than they have people.

With the current recession, that anyone could have seen coming, many people owe more on their house than it is actually worth. Doesn't the Bible say something about letting your moderation be known to all?

Another big distraction is politics. We need to be aware of what is going on and vote as responsible citizens; but at the end of the day, what we do for God is what will change the world. The political system will do very little at its best.

Then there is the entertainment distraction, with the current focus on sex and lots of it. If you don't think that is a dangerous distraction, just ask any deer hunter why most deer are killed during the rut. And don't forget those who get so wrapped up in sports that it causes them to miss church.

The list could go on and on, but the point is don't let Satan distract you with things you don't really need. You will find yourself most satisfied with the vehicle, house, and husband or wife that God supplies for you.

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Focus on God, maintain an eternal perspective and your priorities will fall in place. You will find that there is no greater joy than being free to glorify God in a life according to His will.

Hebrews 12:1 '`.....let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." nkjv

Larry & Mary Jones

P.O. Box 186

Huntingburg, IN 47542

e-mail: mljserv@wmconnect.com

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