In this age of instant access, it's hard to escape from distractions. Multitasking is considered a good ability to have. I've caught myself texting a friend while chatting on Facebook and watching TV!
But this behavior goes directly against the Bible's command to "Love the Lord your God with all your . . . mind" (Matthew 22:37, NIV, emphasis added). When's the last time we put all of our concentration in one place? Yet this is just what God wants us to do for him.
Peter phrases this command a little differently in I Peter 4:7. He says, "be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray." Self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit, and if we have the self-control to tune out or turn off distractions, we can clear our minds to pray.
I know, it's easier said than done. I've been struggling with distractions a lot lately. Think about it this way: God wants to be your friend, and it's inconsiderate to be distracted when talking to any friend. Maybe you need to go somewhere quiet and pray out loud, journal your prayers, or join a prayer group. Most importantly, remember who you're talking to, and why you want to spend time with him.
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