Scripture: Psalm 119:37 – “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in Your ways.”
Devotional:
We’ve been taught how to handle failure, but what about success or abundance? Today, our challenge isn’t scarcity—it’s overstimulation. Our issue isn’t addition; it’s elimination. Screen time, dopamine hits, swipes, and clicks keep us from focusing on Jesus.
Let me give you an example: I lose expensive sunglasses all the time—Ray-Bans, Maui Jims, you name it. The cheaper ones, though? I somehow keep those forever. Funny, right? But here’s the thing: Sunglasses all do the same thing—they filter what we see. When you put them over your eyes, they determine how you see the world. It’s the same with distractions. If you put the wrong “filters” over your eyes, you lose your focus on what truly matters.
God is calling us to focus on Jesus. It’s like putting blinders on a stallion—stallions are powerful and beautiful, but they’re easily spooked. Without focus, they lose their course. Put your eyes on Jesus and block out the distractions.
Action:
Eliminate one major distraction today—turn off notifications, log out of social media, or pause Netflix. Spend time in Psalm 119:33-40 and let God redirect your focus to Him.