We must diligently rid our lives of things that divert our eyes from Christ. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts us to be alert to the sly distractions of our enemy.
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[00:00:07] Our Focus in Life by Dr. Michael Youssef. When we understand that the enemy is sly and that he attacks us from many different angles, we will be able to fend him off much better. Maybe your marriage has become rocky or you're facing financial problems. Maybe you've stopped going to church because you were
[00:00:29] hurt by someone there. Maybe you have experienced the pain of losing a lot?
[00:00:36] loved one who died unexpectedly. If we hold on to the hand of God through life's most
[00:00:40] difficult trials, we have not escaped sin's assault on our souls just yet. In an attempt
[00:00:46] to quench our passion for God and slowly steal away our intimacy with the Lord, the enemy
[00:00:51] will try to lure our focus and attention elsewhere. He may tempt you to think of things that are
[00:00:57] not overtly sinful but may distract you from your hope and stay, the Lord. When we take
[00:01:04] Take our eyes off God, our strength, we can lose our
[00:01:34] way and stumble down a destructive path. We must be diligent to rid our lives of things that divert
[00:01:15] our eyes from Christ. Is desiring to have a better life sinful? No, it is not. However, when our goal
[00:01:23] in life becomes an upgraded lifestyle, shifting us away from God, it does become sinful. Throughout
[00:01:32] life, we're faced with numerous decisions, many of which are costly by the world standards if the
[00:01:38] right decision is made. Yet nothing in life will ever be satisfied.
[00:01:42] God, who we find as following the Lord. No matter how many good things we obtain in life, no matter how many promotions we get or fame and popularity we achieve, these things pale in comparison to the hope and joy we experience in relationship with Christ. Let's pray together. Lord, help us to keep our focus on you and you alone. Thank you for your hope and joy. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
[00:02:12] The verse for today, found in John, chapter 17, verse 3.
[00:02:16] Now, this is eternal life that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
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