Prepared and Focused

Joni Canastraro / Graphic Artist

Photo by Nik Shuliahin 💛💙 on Unsplash

The kids and I are having a fantastic and a very busy summer. Weddings, family parties, get-togethers with friends, and camping. With all this busyness, it can be hard to stay mindful of spiritual things.

With so many things pulling for my attention, it is easy to get caught up in it and lose my focus. How quickly I become vulnerable to the world and the enemy of this world. There is nothing more the enemy would like than to keep me too busy for God.

The only way I have found to counter the enemy's pull is to be focused, intentional and consistent by spending daily time in the Word, prayer and looking for God throughout my day. Whether it be noticing sunbeams piercing through the clouds on my drive to work, a cool breeze on a hot summer day, an inspirational song on the radio, or remembering to pray for someone in need, it keeps me on the straight and narrow and close to my Creator.

When I am prepped and ready to go, my day goes a lot smoother, my home is a lot more peaceful, and my kids are a lot more joyful.

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:11