Ever had a moment when you realized you’d been thrown off by a distraction? Interestingly enough it didn’t have to happen under malicious intent but rather the simple, selfish choices of others seeking to satisfy their senses at any cost including your time and focus.

The deeper we allow our relationship with the Father to become, the quicker we realize these setups when they show up and the wiser we become in tactfully making sure that the time and energy lost is minimized.

At any cost, see the distractions for what they are and cut them at the root.  God is trying to take you to the next level, to your next assignment and while distractions will always come, none should be allowed to linger long.

“I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord’s work and thinking how to please him. But a married man has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife. His interests are divided. In the same way, a woman who is no longer married or has never been married can be devoted to the Lord and holy in body and in spirit. But a married woman has to think about her earthly responsibilities and how to please her husband. I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.” 1 Corinthians 7:32-35

There is no elimination of all distractions. They have a huge part in Satan’s attempt to discourage and deceive. Increased knowledge of God’s word coupled with lots of prayer and praise are the best weapons I can recommend to combat and reduce the ongoing attempts at mass distractions!