Distractions

Psalm 42:1-2 "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?"


We can all be distracted by life. These distractions can be wonderful and restful like vacations; the regular busyness of everyday life; or the frightening distractions of trials and storms. Our focus can easily be shifted off God in so many ways. We wander like sheep, choosing a different path than His, choosing to fill our time with the world and not with Him. 


After I have been distracted by life, I find myself crying out to Him, "God, I've missed You!"  My heart and mind longs for His word and His presence. However, He was with me all along. He never left. He never changes. I just got distracted. He is patient, faithful, loving, ready, waiting, working -- even when I am distracted. 


Dear Heavenly Father, remind me of my distractions!  LORD, help me to put my focus on You, the One who loves me, knows me, and wants to be the Center of my life. I am so very grateful that You are always with me. Be my Center so that I may walk through this life with You, feeling Your presence always -- whether I am restful, busy, or navigating a storm -- not being distracted from You, but going through this precious life with You. Amen.