- The many distractions of life
- Busyness vs. focus: choosing what is better
- Prioritize Christ amid the chaos
- Guarding your heart from distractions
Practical ways to guard your heart
- Prioritize your spiritual growth
- Set boundaries on media and tech
- Practice mindful presence
- Guard your thoughts
Reflection questions:
What are some of the primary distractions in your life that pull you away from your relationship with God?
In what ways do you find yourself like Martha, being busy with tasks but missing the opportunity to sit at Jesus’ feet?
How do you differentiate between what is good and what is better when it comes to your commitments and priorities?
Examine your weekly routine. How does your current schedule reflect your priorities? Are you spending more time on distractions than on what matters most?
Read Matthew 13:22. Reflect on your priorities. In what ways do you actively combat the distractions that threaten to choke your spiritual growth?
In what ways do you think busyness impacts your spiritual growth?
In Luke 10:41-42, what do you think it means to “choose what is better”? How can you apply this to your daily decisions?
Reflect on Matthew 6:27-33. What does it mean to seek first God’s kingdom, and how can you apply this in practical ways?
How can you use your current challenges and distractions as opportunities to deepen your faith and reliance on God?
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