Distractions and Seeking God First

Does this look like you or someone in your family? This is how our family has felt this week. It is SO EASY to get distracted from God and have "too many irons in the fire". Yet in Matthew 6:33, KJV, it says, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Distractions and details of everyday life can pull us away from our time with God as well as with our spouses and families if we aren't careful and paying attention. It is SO EASY for couples and families to get so wrapped up in doing this and that and going here and there. It can even include being too busy at church . No one is excluded in this situation. Our pastor was just saying on Sunday how hard it is even for him and his family to keep "God time and devotional time" first in their lives and not get caught up in this hustle and bustle of everyday living.

I guess that it why I love The Andy Griffith Show. It is a "picture" of the more simple life. People aren't caught up in all the technology, etc. and have more time for God and each other. Don't get me wrong. There were problems in that era too; people have always been sinners since the fall of Adam and Eve. And the technology we have THESE days can be a blessing. However, the KEY to it is balance in everything and putting Christ first. As Christ says in Mark 8:36, "What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his own soul." Is the constant "running" here and there for us to gain the whole world?" Will it draw us closer to Christ and our spouses and families? These are questions we all need to ask ourselves daily. This includes the Scottius Maximus and Lutheran Lucy household too.

One thing to remember though is that we cannot change the past, but we can affect the present and future. May Christ be first in our lives so that we are affecting our marriages, families, and people around us in a Christian way and being examples of more focused and calmer Christian lives and witnesses to the TRUTH of Christ!! Also, may our calmness show our trust in Christ to meet ALL our needs and not to lean on ourselves as the sole provider of our needs. Blessings!!