Just like at the movies

It happens in almost all movies, the good guys get the bad ones, right defeats wrongs, he gets the girl/she gets the guy.  Through all the twists and plots, when it comes to most movies,….there it comes-the happy ending.  While ‘real’ life probably will not unravel like a movie script, there is One that pursues/calls us to 'THE LIFE' , where victory can be ours eternally.  It is our Almighty God pursuing us but it's so much better than what happens in the movies. Even though He pursues us and desires us to be obedient/believe, the choice remains with each of us.  Our Creator and King is pursuing us-because He loves all. He gave up His life and paid the ultimate price to come and rescue us.  God considers each of us valuable and worth pursuing-He never grows tired of this either.  I'm reminded of a favorite Acapella song,  "Walking the line”-the line that involves committing to an obedient life.  Do you have the relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ-for the eternal happy ending?  Blessings in your pursuit…….TO

Distractions

We  each handle distractions  differently, some may use diversion such as using a calming sound device to drown out the ruckus that may keep them awake.  We can also attempt to avoid them, file them away in our mental storage to handle later.  Jesus gives us an example of handling pandemonium in our lives.  He found places of quietness to pray, rest, to focus.  In Psalm 85:8 it says,"I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints — but let them not return to folly."  Ahh! Peace, focus……sounds good.  Psalms 46:10 tells us to be still and know that I am God.  Only by setting aside quiet time with God(prayer, study the scriptures, meditating, fasting) during our chaos, can we be enabled with the tools to experience this peace.  That means turning off the electronic devices(phones, Ipad, Internet, TV), getting away even if just a few moments a day from our jobs, bills, chores at home and devoting scheduled time with God and Him alone.  But the precursor to experiencing that peace is listening to what the Lord has to say. And for listening to occur, we have to be able to actually hear from God, focused and free from all that clamors for our attention. Drowning in so many daily distractions can keep us from hearing God's voice. Let's purpose together to drown out our distractions instead, and tune in to the life-giving Word. He is the only steady source from which we can ever find true and lasting peace.  Blessings in your pursuit…….TO