Distractions

So I know it's been a while since my last blog, but just a little update. Im home now until may 21st until I leave for Caswell, and Ill pretty much be doing nothing but working back at Harris Teeter until then. Well of course there are 2 weekends that Ill be down at Caswell....I just cant get enough of that place. But anyways Ive been a little distracted latley from this blog, since it's been a little hectic since ive been back home. But in this blog I want to talk about distractions. I was reading some Oswald Chambers last night, and I came across this awesome passage. It goes like this:

The Lasting characteristic of a spiritual man (or woman) is the ability to understand correctly the meaning of the Lord Jesus Christ in his (or her) life, and the ability to explain the purposes of God to others. The overruling passion of his (or her) life is Jesus Christ. Whenever you see this quality in a person, you get the feeling that he is truly a man (or woman) after God's own Heart (see Acts 13:22)
Never allow anything to divert you from your insight into Jesus Christ. It is the true test of whether you are spiritual or not. To be unspiritual means that other things have a growing fascination for you.

Now in the latter part of that section, Chambers discusses Paul's encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus. After that encounter, Paul was so passionate and zealous of preaching the Gospel to all that he encountered He was totally consumed with nothing but Jesus Christ "For I determined not to know anything among you but Jesus Christ and Him crucified" 1 Cor2:2. Chambers goes on to say "Paul never again allowed anything to attract and hold the attention of his mind and soul except Jesus Christ."

Can you say that about yourself right now? I know I cant. There is so much out there now to fill up your mind and distract you. There is so much hurt and fear and worry that seems to cloud our minds and take us away from the real picture. So we have to constantly be aware and re-evaluate our walks with Christ and see what could be diverting our attention from Him. Chambers closes with a few lines from a hymn or poem, but I thought they were pretty cool and would be a great note to close on:

Since mine eyes have looked on Jesus,
I've lost sight of all beside,
So Enchained my spirit's vision,
Gazing on the Crucified.