Have you ever been distracted and missed something important? I know I have. It’s easy to get distracted when you don’t know what to stay focused upon.
As a magician and I know the art of creating distractions…yet I can still be fooled when watching other magicians if I don’t focused upon what I know to look for. Hey I am just like the other guy…I enjoy experiencing the magic…so I allow myself to be distracted.
But when I get distracted and I don’t stay focused upon things in life that are really important then I am not happy. Today’s world is full of distraction and it is getting worse.
Everything from the economy, earthquakes, volcanoes, the weather, news media, oil spills, politics, the government, and wars...they are all a distraction to what is really important.
Your spiritual growth...your awakening are the most important thing in this moment and it always will be. It important that you discover and fulfill your purpose here and now.
You say, “But this is the world I live in...how can I NOT be distracted by these things?”
I say, “If you stay focused upon your physical world then you never understand what is going on in the spiritual world.”
Jesus spoke that in the last days there will be wars and rumors of war, killings, betrayal, false prophets, famines, pestilences and earthquakes in diverse places, most importantly that the love of many would grow cold. Matt. 24:12
Jesus said when you see these things know the end of this world was near, verse 33…therefore it is important that we focus upon the spiritual...NOT the physical happenings.
It is so easy to get distracted by appearance of chaos and fear...but Jesus gave warning so you would stay focused upon “Who you are” and not react to the events as they unfold. Instead hold on to your love, peace and joy for that is the Kingdom of God.
You focus must be upon your “Being” not the “Doing.” So don’t get all caught up in trying to fix things or worry about what will happen next...I know this sound crazy...it may sound ill-responsible. But if you get caught up in all the distractions you will not be spiritually responsible as Jesus revealed in the parable of the Ten Virgins, Matt. 25:1-13.
Your focus is to be upon your purpose and how you can best serve others using your gifts and strengths. Note what Jesus said in the parable of the talents: Matt. 25:15, the master gave talents…”each according to his own ability.” What is your ability? Don’t hide it…put it to use, bless others and be blessed.
Steve Hart
