Heart Hope by Olga

Is anyone in your life distracted when they are with you? Maybe at lunch a friend pulls out their cell phone to send a text, or it might be during a meeting when your boss checks to see who is calling or a family member might answer the phone leaving you alone while eating dinner. It doesn’t matter what the distraction, it probably makes you feel unimportant or worthless because the person thinks that who ever they are contacting is more significant than you. That type of behavior bothers me. I have been taught that no one is more important than the person that you are currently with, so I always try to avoid being focused on the phone when in the presence of another. On the other hand I have realized that I let other things distract me when I am spending time with God. I have good intentions and get up early to have a quiet time with Him. But often I let other thoughts come into my mind. I might feel the urge to check email or send anyone a birthday wish on facebook or ...

The couple walking along the path were obviously together. The girl with her beautiful blonde tresses blowing in the gentle breeze and the young man with his scruffy beard and short cropped hair were walking side by side. Together, yet not enjoying each other’s company. They were distracted; both holding phones to their ears. Yes, they were walking together, but were disengaged from each other. Connected, but disconnected. Together, but apart.  We do the same thing. We may be at the same dinner table, but the television may have our attention. Or we may be riding in the car together, but conversation may not be taking place because of the radio. We also do the same thing with God. He is always walking with us. After all He has promised never to leave us, but how often do we forget He is right beside us? How far do we go each day without acknowledging His presence? How long does He have to wait to get our attention along the path? How much richer would our life be...