Concentration

In the face of distractions, do you concentrate on God's Word? When things are trying to draw you astray, are you remembering God's commands and promises? When others seek to bring you harm, are you meditating on Scripture? Whatever comes your way, dear reader, keep God's Word in mind. His promises are always true. His revealed character does not change. His Word is still reliable. His commands are still trustworthy. Don't let distractions draw you away from His Word. Run to it instead.

The Reality Is Christ

How many things do we pursue because of what others want of us? Do we worry about whether to do something because it makes us a better Christian? The answe, sady for me, is yes. There are plenty of times I worry about having to do this or having to do that because that's what people expect of me or want to impose on me rather than just kicking back and doing what God wants me to do. These things, in fact, may be things that God does want me to do, but it is not these things that make me a better Christian. These things are only a shadow and though the have the image of Christ, they are not Christ! The reality is Christ! 100% authentic reality - Christ! I want reality - not fantasy or virtual reality. I want Christ!

So, I will seek Him and Him only. If He leads me to do these other things that others want me to do, I will do them because He wants me to.