Distractions

Series: Guardrails

Distractions

March 10, 2024 | Geoffrey Turner

Carefully examining our lives and minimizing distractions protects us and acts as a guardrail on the narrow road that leads to abundant life (Ephesians 5:15-21). One of the primary tools the enemy uses against us is distractions, which often lead us to choosing what is good over what is best. We know with confidence that we are prioritizing what is best and eliminating distractions when we are seeking Jesus first and His kingdom. Seeking Jesus first and His kingdom means we are spending time in His presence, engaging His Word and actively praying. It means we are purposefully and regularly investing into Biblical community and participating in the services and ministries of the church. It also means we are looking for ways to serve and bless others.

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Guardrails

Distractions

One of the   the enemy uses to get us to spend our lives poorly is  

Distractions often lead us to   but not best.

The invitation of scripture is to look at our lives and see how we are   (Lamentations 3:40)

 our lives is   if we want to spend our lives on what is best. (Ephesians 5:15-21)

Minimizing distractions     and acts as a guardrail to keep us on the road we are supposed to be on. (Ephesians 5:8, John 8:12)

When we go after the best found in Jesus, the good follows it. When we let distractions    from best we  for good. (Matthew 6:28-34)

If we are making the best use of our time, it is because we are seeking Jesus first and trusting Him with   

     

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