Last weekend, the word of the day seemed to be distraction. I noticed in church so many people were distracted from the worship and teaching. Later at a concert, the same thing. So many thoughts and concerns running through their heads. So much need to talk.
But I know focus is a hard thing. I’ve been pondering how to maintain focus, study and prayer while living a hectic life. Last week I was in California (from Ohio) all week. Five days, four hotels. Up at 3:30 am Monday to catch the 6:15 flight eventually to San Diego. Off the plane, meet my colleague, drive up to Temecula, check in hotel, drive to company we’re visiting, discuss technology and business, leave for dinner and back to hotel 10 pm PDT (1 am EDT).
Next day up early, videotape interviews, lunch and back to airport for flight to San Francisco. Once again in hotel about 10. Same thing Wednesday and Thursday. Friday up early to head to airport, home 1 am.
This week just two days that bad, but the problem is–how do you maintain discipline and focus in the midst of life? It’s easy for me to sit in observation mode and watch others in a state of distraction. Harder to step back and watch myself in distraction. Let he who is without sin cast the first rock, as Jesus once said.
Tags: Christianity, Spirituality, Temptation
Faith Venture 
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