Purge Distractions From Your Life

I am really excited because our neighbors are cutting down trees on their property and the clearing of these trees will allow us to have a better view of the lake, just like purging distractions from our life allows us to see God more clearly.

Galatians 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

When we lived in Michigan we used to take the kids sledding with our quad and every year we would go along the paths on our property and remove overgrown shrubs in order to make the path wider to prevent the kids from getting hit by branches etc.

By cutting back distractions or removing material possessions (overgrown shrubs so to speak) we allow ourselves to have a better view of God and his plan for our lives.

Does your life need clearing?

Is it overgrown with material things or distractions that prevent you from having a clear vision of Gods plan for you? If so, I challenge you to take time to see what needs to be purged.

Too often we are told the more we have the happier we will be and this couldn't be further from the truth.

It is when we live simply that we realize how rich we really are, you are no longer distracted by worldly possessions which in turn allows you time to enjoy Gods creation and the simple pleasures he gives us each and every day!

Our challenge is to purge the distractions from our life!

What is the first thing you are going to eliminate?

I hope you'll share with me!

Written by: Jill Theriault

Crossroads Coaching - @crossroadscoachingongodstime