Distractions

1440 minutes fly by. Yet it is the same speed every day. Each one of us finds new ways to fill our time. The question is are we productive? For the most part yes, but there are so many distractions that take away from our main task in life. We are called to love God, love others and make disciples.

Sometimes we are distracted by seemingly 'good things'. The problem becomes however, that the good thing takes away from the main thing. A lot of things going on I know. Therein lies the issue. We become distracted. This Christmas season spend time blessing people. A smile offered to a grumpy shopper, a helping hand to someone who hates Christmas and wishes you would too, or a blessing for someone who would curse you for being you.

THE LORD Jesus tells us: Love GOD, love others and make disciples. He never said that by doing so the journey would be a cake walk, at least not in my Bible. But then again I may be reading the wrong version. As we start this beautiful holiday season, let's rejoice in the fact that God so loved the world, (THE WORLD) that he gave his one and only son, so that we may have life everlasting! [John 3:16 paraphrase]

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. [John 16:33]

Grab onto Jesus and be an overcomer and a person who blesses today! Who knows that grumpy shopper you bless may be me =]