Introduction: Are you distracted easily? Due to information overload, we can get distracted. Also having the wrong priorities in our schedule can create lack of spiritual focus. 

But what can we do to stay focused on God’s will?

1. Make good daily choices! (Prov 1:6,7)

“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Wise choices results in good decisions. Whereas, unwise, unthought through – knee jerk reactions – will usually not end well. Which are descriptive of you? Do you take time to think thru/pray thru decisions?

If not, why not start right now?

2. Don’t let others get you off track! (Prov 27:6,7)

“Open rebuke is better than secret love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”

Remember Judas kissed Jesus. However, there was malice in his heart. Unfortunately, we live in a world of manipulation; i.e. dog eat dog, cut throat, whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means it’s immoral or dishonoring to Jesus.

WARNING: Don’t be like the Pharisees who were RELIGIOUS but deceived. 

3. Eliminate fleshly activities! (Prov 28:26)

“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.”

There’s nothing wrong with wholesome activities as a CHRISTian, but be aware of catering and feeding the FLESH. Why? Because we reap what we sow (Gal 6:7,8).

4. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit! (Prov 3:5,6)

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Paul describes a war going on inside of him between the “flesh and the Spirit.”

Daily decisions determine deliverances. What daily decisions do you need to make about your family? Testimony? etc. 

5. Recognize our enemies! (Prov 28:5)

“Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.”

The devil will use people. Clearly this is revealed in Scripture; i.e. Judas. Are you aware of Satan’s device? 

6. Protect your mind and heart with the Word of God! (Prov 4:23)

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

The word keep means guard. Do you guard your heart and mind?

7. Bring others around you that will pour into you! (Prov 27:9)

“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”

Conclusion: These absolutes should be non-negotiable. Our Lord has made a way for His followers to stay strong in Him while staying connected to truth. So let’s follow Jesus as we obey His Word and yield to His Spirit.