Distracted Living

A new year has begun, and new prospects are on the horizon. The Bible challenges us to spend our time wisely and avoid wasting opportunities: “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:15–16). Many of us are overwhelmed and distracted. Countless things cloud our minds and demand our immediate attention. But distr

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2 thoughts on “Distracted Living

  1. I have been greatly encouraged by this article for I also fail to prioritize time for God, and if I do, it is peanuts compared to everything else on my plate.

    Thank you!
    James

  2. Each section, One desire, One need etc. was a much needed reminder of the need to stay in the Word
    to keep from be involved of to many distractions, and keep our eyes open and ears ready to see Jesus when He comes in the cloud and gives that shout of a an archangel and hear that trumpet call.
    1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

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