Simplify simply

Serve the Lord with all your heart; and do not turn aside after useless things that cannot profit or save. — I Samuel 12: 20-21

For some reason, this verse really struck me today during my quiet time.  Do not turn aside after useless things than cannot profit or save…

What could those useless things look like?

~ambition

~too many activities

~too many distractions (Facebook, Twitter)

~wrong motives

~selfishness

~discontent

I could go on and on.  It is just like the apostle Paul wrote- I do what I don’t want to do and what I know I should do I don’t (my paraphrase of course).

I appreciated the straightforwardness of this verse this morning.

A barometer for my actions, my choices, my decisions.

Cutting through the clutter of life is a passion of mine, a passion I know the Lord laid on my heart.  Helping people cut through the distractions of life so they can see what is truly important.

Today I was reminded I need to start with myself, my schedule, my family.

Lord, help me to turn from useless things and not be distracted by anything that is not coming straight from You. I want you to have my whole heart- nothing less. ~Amen

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