Keep your mind on GOD as much as possible

1 Corinthians 7: ³² I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs —how he can please the Lord. ³³ But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— ³⁴ and his interests are divided.

An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband.

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Sitting in church my mind wandered thinking about the laundry list of things I had to do that week. Something around the house needed repair, banking needed to be done, and the large project I was working on required attention. As I tuned back in the singer was singing something about GOD or something then my mind went back to my list. It was hard to focus that day.

• The worlds list seems to distract me.
• The worlds list seems to get longer and longer each day and there is always something for me to do.
• The worlds list seems to add pressure for me to achieve rather than serve.

I don’t believe Paul was against marriage rather he was “for” following CHRIST as much as possible.  He realized that GOD is the most important being in our lives and that’s where I should spend the bulk of my time. Marriage is great but it comes with distractions away from GOD.

• I should spend as much time with the LORD as I possibly can.
• I should see time is short and my contribution to the world should be on growing GOD’s kingdom.
• I should make time for my family after I have made time for the LORD.

As much time as I can spend without worrying about life I should be thinking about GOD. I know it’s difficult not to let life get in the way BUT GOD has called me to talk to HIM, serve HIM, laugh with HIM and be with HIM daily.

• Are you distracted away from GOD?
• Can you remove your distractions for a moment and pay attention to what GOD is saying to you?
• Will you take time to just “be” with GOD today?