APR 8-12 | Declaring War on Distractions

You will never accomplish big goals when you’re distracted by things that don’t matter.

Think of it this way: Your enemy doesn’t need to destroy you if he can distract you. If he distracts you, he can enjoy watching you destroy yourself.

So often, our most important choices in life aren’t between good and bad but between good and best.

A major example of this is social media. The average person spends about 17 hours a week scrolling and tapping. That will amount to more than seven years of your life.

Is social media a bad thing? No. But it’s not always what’s best for you.

So what can we do to avoid distractions? Here are three strategies you can use today:

Last week: Move The Line

This Week: MAGNIFY THE COST

To magnify the cost, you have to ask yourself three questions before you face a distraction:

• What is the best use of my time?

• What am I missing out on when I lose this time?

• What if this time spent well could lead to my next critical breakthrough?

When it comes to distractions, assume the time you’re losing is critical, because it is.

Luke 10:41-42: “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

In this passage, Jesus addresses Martha's distraction with many tasks and her concern over her sister Mary, who chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to his teaching. This verse emphasizes the importance of prioritizing spiritual nourishment and connection with Jesus over getting lost in the busyness and distractions of daily life.