I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard MY CRY for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

Psalm 116:1-2

The Lord wants to hear your cry, your voice it’s nice to have others to pray for you, but you will stand alone before the Lord on that great day so call on Jesus today.

      (It’s time to get in a hurry )

As I was in prayer, the Lord dropped the scripture and my spirit. I had to look it up to see if I was quoting it right and it was to my surprise so I know it’s was something that I needed to share I’m not trying to go backwards in life I’m one that likes to move forward with the things of God, so it is for those who have an ear to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to them. God wants you to be committed and focus on what he is telling you dedicate yourself to what he is calling without looking back to distractions or past life.  

(Stop rehearsing in your mind the pain someone might have afflicted on you physically or mentally. 

The Father wants all distractions moved.) A death of a loved one can be a distraction to, God wants you to move forward with Him.

To move forward with Him there are times we will have to block or delete phone numbers from our phones , Stop gossiping ,shut off the TV ,iPad whatever that is distracting you from hearing and spending time with Him we must be intentional when it comes to the things of God.

“And Jesus said unto him , No One Who Puts His Hand to the Plow and Looks Back Is Fit for the Kingdom of God”

Luke 9:62

You are the Plowman, my friend.

You said yes to Jesus, but you are distracted, hesitating, wanting to return to your previous life.

God wants His people to be loyal and fully committed . Jesus required complete dedication, focus because distraction can hinder your spiritual progress No more half -heartedness.

We must remember following, Christ involves sacrifices, and it  requiring leaving behind the old ways of life. (You pray and ask God what that is for you.)

Let’s read Luke 9:62

This verse comes after Jesus has been on a journey with his disciples, and they are facing various challenges and misunderstandings about his mission. Three individuals approach Jesus with offers to follow him, but each has conditions:

*A man told Jesus, I will follow you wherever you go, and Jesus said to him foxes have holes and birds of the air have nest, but the Son of man has no where to lay his head. This man did not desire to pay the price.

 * One wants to follow but needs to bury his father.

 * One wants to follow but needs to say goodbye to family.

 In response to these requests, Jesus emphasizes the need for immediate and complete commitment.

Key Points 

Urgency: Following Jesus is a matter of urgency, not something to be postponed.

Priority: Nothing should take precedence over following Christ.

Sacrifice: Discipleship often involves sacrifices and leaving behind worldly comforts.

Focus: Looking back implies a divided heart, which is incompatible with Kingdom living.

The Divided Heart

Is one that is pulled in multiple directions. It’s a heart that is not fully committed to Christ and His kingdom. This can manifest in various ways:

Putting worldly desires over spiritual growth: This can include placing material possessions, career ambitions, or relationships above one’s relationship with God.

 * Fear of commitment: Hesitation to fully embrace Christ and His teachings due to fear of the unknown or potential sacrifices.

 * Lack of focus: Being distracted by worldly concerns and neglecting spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, and fellowship.

 We truly need to Examine our priorities: Are we truly seeking God’s kingdom first?

 * Worldly pursuits: Career ambitions, relationships, and material possessions can become idols.

 * Fear and anxiety: Worrying about the future can hinder spiritual growth.

 * Busyness: Overcommitting oneself can lead to exhaustion and neglect of spiritual life.

We must overcome our distractions by, prioritize spiritual discipline’s make time for regular prayer, bible study, and worship.

It’s time to digital detox ourselves. Set some boundaries.

Simplify our life.

Declutter your schedule and focus and connect with God.

And we need quiet time to hear from God, not us always talking to him, but actually hearing from him.

Most people start their day with prayer, reading the Bible or reading from their devotional book. Devotional books are great, but there’s nothing like reading from the Bible itself.

 Scripture meditation: Carry a small Bible or use a Scripture app for quick reflections. (Put a Bible in the backseat of your car you never know when you might need it.)

Pause and Pray throughout your day, that is talk to the Father, your God, your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ throughout your day to stay connected with Him.

Conclude your day with thanking God for the gift of life. and whatever else comes to mine.

Always stay connect with like-minded believers for support and encouragement. 

And remember Jesus serve the people we must also served others and engaging in acts of service it can deepen your faith.

You can have a rich and intimate relationship with The Father.

And remember this: “No One Who Puts His Hand to the Plow and Looks Back Is Fit for the Kingdom of God”

Luke 9:62

Let’s move forward pray, and believe God‘s word.

“This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it—the Lord is his name: ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’Jeremiah 33:2-3