How to Deal With Distractions As A Woman of Faith

Do you currently have a distraction that keeps you from your God-given mission and devotional time? 

Many times we get distracted by things that don’t bring us any value. In today’s world, it has become increasingly difficult to focus on what is meaningful. It can be challenging to sit still, listen intently, and think clearly. Technology and other forms of entertainment and nonsense are more appealing to us. Many people find themselves getting sidetracked by things like excessive television viewing, routines, relationships, work/career, hobbies, social media/technology, and so on.

If not taken seriously, distractions will prevent you from being the person God wants you to be. It is one of the tools the enemy use to take the benefits from God’s people and to trap them in a vicious circle of confusion, failure, and loss. Distraction fundamentally affects how you interact with others and carry out your duties as a woman of faith.

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. –Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV)

What is the best way to handle distractions then?

Accept Responsibility

Blaming other people and things for taking our time will not help.
However, it is better to accept full responsibility for our actions. It will assist you in planning your next step and saving time. Instead of blaming the existence of social media platforms, we can choose to limit the amount of time we spend on them.

Create New Habits

Creating new habits will assist you in becoming less distracted and more productive. It’s fine to write down new habits, but make sure you put them into action. Habits are small things that you do on a daily basis, so don’t put them off. You don’t have to form a slew of new habits all at once. Begin with something simple, such as not opening social media pages on your laptop until you complete that project. The more you practice, the better you will become, which will boost your confidence.

Depend on God

This is the most crucial point because when you rely on God, He will precisely teach you what new habits to form, what not to watch on television, what not to respond to on social media, and so on. He will even show you which duties you should take on right away and which can wait until later. Relying on God will activate your discernment, and you will be able to recognize what is and isn’t worth your time. Any form of distraction God would immediately let you know. See our article on How to Let the Holy Spirit Lead Your Life to help you in the areas of being led by God. 

Finally, take command, begin being purposeful about productivity, and focus on the tasks set before you by our heavenly Father.