Are You Being Distracted?

That sounds so obvious as I write, of course we are all distracted, by any number of things that we need, want, information, this thing we call life! So what's my point? Well if my mission on earth is "spiritual," yet I live in  a human body, then I have to find a way to stay on mission without all of the human distractions, or needs that will bombard me each day.

I think the bigger picture is understanding what our mission is. We've all heard the saying " Too soon we get old and too late we get wise." Well what if I understood my mission sooner instead of later, and was deliberate in fulfilling it with an understanding that my humanness is the distraction.

Yes I need food, water clothing etc. , but as the bible puts it we are not to be concerned about these "earthly" things that our heavenly Father knows we have need of them. We are called to set aside our earthly trappings and press towards the mark of our high calling. Matthew 6:31-33"Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' 32"For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Is it really that easy, yet so hard to tap into that authentic understanding that we are spirits having a human experience? When we die, we leave these earthly bodies that are our temporary homes. The bible would say that bodily exercise profits little, storing up treasure on earth is a waste, then where is our eternity? 1st Timothy 4:8 "Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come."

We seem dimly at first and then more clearly as we approach our destiny. First Corinthians 13:12

"For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known."

Lord give me eyes to see and grant me wisdom and understanding for today.... James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJsa6-y4sDs