“Therefore, as a witness of the Lord, I insist on this: that you no longer walk in the outsiders’ ways—with minds devoted to worthless pursuits.” (Ephesians 4:17 VOICE)
Long-distance running can feel monotonous. In order to make things less tedious, I use headphones to listen to either podcasts or music. The distraction helps me. It takes my mind off my aching body and labored breathing. Some of the best long-distance runners do not use headphones during long-distance training. These athletes choose to remain focused and aware instead of zoning out. This practice develops their mental discipline as well as improves their overall performance.
Most of us go through life seeking distractions. The daily grind can be monotonous, and we would rather think about more exciting things. Even drama seems preferable to drudgery. Entertaining negative thoughts can make our day feel climactic, casting us in the roles of victim and hero. The voices of the world divert us from being attentive to the whispers within.
Consciously walking with God takes discipline and practice. It is a moment by moment choice to tune in rather than zone out. God is always present, yet we go through each day without being aware of Him. We miss out on so much. God’s peace, grace, strength, comfort, wisdom, direction, and discernment are freely available to those who remain receptive and responsive to Him.
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