Diversions
Diversion—to be turned away from a primary goal or task.
The enemy uses diversions to keep us from spiritual growth and effectiveness for the Kingdom of God. He strategically places specific problems in our path to enthrall us into his control. I lived like this for a long time. Every time I would commit to spending more time with Jesus, issues would arise that would distract me and remove my focus from Him, therefore stunting my growth and effectiveness for His Kingdom. You’re distraction may be fear, anxiety, pain, sickness, fatigue, relationships, busyness, problems or even blessings. In order to go forward you must make up your mind that no matter what is happening to you or around you, you’ll stay focused on Jesus!
If every time you have problems you miss church, don't pray, study your Bible or do what He's called you to do, guess what? There will always be problems! You win the battle by staying the course, not looking to the right or left, but keeping Jesus as the object of your desire and pressing forward to all that He's called you to do!
Seek Him with tenacity, plan your time with Him and don't allow anything to keep you from your First Love or His plan for your life! Stay focused on Jesus!! As you do, everything else will eventually fall into place! Even as you’re waiting and experiencing the trial, you’ll have peace to persevere and the faith to overcome! He’s a good God and He’s certainly worthy of our time, worship, praise and complete attention and devotion!!
As you commit to seek God as never before, do just that...COMMIT TO IT! There may be minor setbacks but keep coming back, picking up your Bible, allowing His Words to penetrate your heart and His presence to captivate your attention. There's nothing more important or satisfying! He desires time with YOU! What could be better than that!?
Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on the, because he trusted in thee.
Psalm 27:7 (MSG) My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
Matthew 6:33 (TPT) “So above all, constantly seek God’s kingdom and his righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly."
Colossians 3:2 (KJV) Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
