Less of What Your Don’t Need, More Of What You Do From Overwhelm to Peace: Letting Go Of Distractions DISTRACTION: pulling apart; separating; drawing the mind in different directions. If the devil can’t destroy you, he will do anything he can to distract you As they continued their travel, Jesus entered a village. A woman by the name of Martha welcomed him and made him feel quite at home. She had a sister, Mary, who sat before the Master, hanging on every word he said. But Martha was pulled away by all she had to do in the kitchen. Later, she stepped in, interrupting them. “Master, don’t you care that my sister has abandoned the kitchen to me? Tell her to lend me a hand.” The Master said, “Martha, dear Martha, you’re fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has chosen it—it’s the main course, and won’t be taken from her.” Luke 18:38-42 (MSG) You're worried and distracted by so many things, but few things are needed Prioritize what is best over what is just good Steps To: Diminish Your Distractions Replace Your Distraction With Purposeful Practice Ask God For Focus And Listen When He Speaks