Pushing Through The Distractions!

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Sometimes we cannot hear God because we are too busy listening to other things. We are distracted by the negative media; other people’s problems; or the negative congregation in our head. If you have never heard the voice of God, maybe the other voices are too loud. Have you ever tried to hear the television over a bunch of loud voices? It is difficult isn’t it? If you are like me you do one of two things. Either you grab the remote and increase the volume or your “ask” everyone to be quiet so that you can hear what's on TV.

You are going to have to take measures when it comes to hearing God. Shut all of the other distractions out. Even if you have to ask some people to be quiet. Spend more time with Him alone. Allowing His word to infiltrate your heart so that His voice is louder than the others. God is ready to talk if you are ready to listen. But He will not yell. He will not compete with the other noise in your life. He will wait for you. But you see, it is difficult to let go of any of those things when you are consumed by them. What they are posting (social media apps)? What they are wearing? How they are spending their time? How much money they have? What lifestyle they are living?

Try not to keep up with all of that. If you need a break from social media, take one. I have, several times. Sometimes you are scrolling through all of the posts and you can feel the weight of other people’s negativity. Their posts about relationship drama; how much they hate their jobs; videos of fighting and killing; and breaking news of deaths and divorces; murders and kidnappings. Another shooting. Free yourself. Take a break from it all. Saturate yourself in God's word and have some one on one time with Him.

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” (Hebrews 12:1)

Try to see it God's way. You are unique and so is your journey. Take your time and attention back from the distractions of other people’s lives. Spend that time with God. Develop an intimate relationship. Allow Him to give you a glimpse of the wonderful plans He has for you.

Some information from this recommended book that I think you might like to read – "How God Sees Your Struggles: Break The Chains of Stress & Heartache" by Lynn R Davis.

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