Don’t Let Distractions Keep You From Your Best

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Don’t Let Distractions Keep You From Your Best By Rick Warren — Jun 7, 2015 “Get wisdom; develop good judgment.” (Proverbs 4:5a NLT) One of the most important tests we all face as we try to achieve what God has called us to do is cultural distractions. Can you relate to losing your focus because of any of these distractions? The distraction of popularity. If you are always worried about what other people think, you will be distracted from your destiny. The distraction of pleasure. It’s OK to have fun and feel comfortable, but if that's the primary focus of your life, you will never fulfill your destiny. The distraction of profits. You can’t serve both God and money. Making a profit shouldn’t be the primary focus of your life. The distraction of possessions. Judging your success by how much stuff you own will keep you concerned about keeping things and maintaining things. If you are going to fulfill the mission God has given you, you must dare to be different from others. Stay focused on the most important thing: your relationship with Jesus Christ. PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk It Over Which of these distractions have kept you from achieving God's best for your life? What practical steps do you need to take to help minimize these distractions in your life?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh-YrDflpyQ&list=RDfh-YrDflpyQ Pray for God to give you the courage to go against cultural standards and be different. Today’s Scripture “...He gives [blessings] to His beloved in sleep.” (Psalm 127:2, AMP) SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS Blessings in Sleep The Lord longs to pour out blessings on you constantly — even while you are sleeping! Many people today struggle with sleeping at night. They stay awake or get poor sleep because they are constantly focused on their problems and worrying about tomorrow. But that’s not God’s plan for you! He wants you to enjoy your sleep as a time of blessing and refreshing. Understand that God has His hand on your life even in the midnight hour. He wants to speak to your heart and restore your dreams. He is taking care of those things that concern you. When you cast your cares on Him and trust Him to work out every detail of your life, you’ll be able to enjoy that sweet sleep that He has promised. Make the decision today to enjoy the blessing of the Lord as you sleep tonight. Say a prayer before you go to bed and cast your cares on Him! A Prayer for Today “Father, thank You for Your promise of blessing as I sleep. I ask that You teach me to receive that blessing even while I sleep. I cast my cares on You and trust that You are working behind the scenes in my life. Thank You for watching over me, protecting me and refreshing me as I sleep in Jesus’ name. Amen.”