Petty Distractions

10-11-07

...when [they] heard I had rebuilt the wall, and that there were no breaks left in it (though at that time I had not [finished it completely], [they] sent to me,s aying, "Come, let us meet together... but they thought to do me harm. So I sent messengers to them, saying "I am doing a great work, so that I canot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?" But they [pursued] four times, and I answered in the same manner.
Nehemiah 6:1-4

Satan tries to involve us in arguments, strife, and problems as a way to shift our focus from God's purposes. If he succeeds, he also succeeds at keeping us from finishing what God has called us to do.

"I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go [to a place that will derail what must be accomplished]?"

Lord, again, please continue to humble my prideful heart. I don't want to be caught up in pride nor confuse a curse for a blessing. You know just what needs to be done in these circumstances so please help me be sure of what I must do. Help me; comfort me; be the one I turn to in my moments of loneliness. Continue to bring my family closer together, and give me strength to follow the call. In Jesus' name. Amen.